Written questions

Railway Stations: North East

Commons · Question 89744 · Tabled 11 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 18 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Joe Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with relevant stakeholders on improving step- free access for train stations in the North East.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 18 Nov 2025

The Department continues to work closely with Network Rail, train operators and local authorities to improve step-free access at stations across the North East. For example, the Transpennine Route Upgrade will provide step free access at 22 stations. A nu...