West Coast Main Line: Closures
Commons · Question 86694 · Tabled 30 Oct 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Rosena Allin-Khan
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the closure of the West Coast Main Line in December 2025 and January 2026 on commuters.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 5 Nov 2025
Network Rail has been working closely with operators to try and keep passengers on trains for as much of their journey as possible during this period of essential works. The Settle to Carlisle line will be used as a diversionary route for long-distance se...