Written questions

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...