Railways
Lords · Question HL11146 · Tabled 20 Oct 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Rennard
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the benefits of expanding local rail services to local economies, and of increasing rail services into cities to reduce road congestion, improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 27 Oct 2025
Assessments of the benefits of expanding local rail services to local economies, and of increasing rail services into cities, are assessed on a case-by-case basis to reflect local economic conditions, using Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG). Expanded loca...