Railways: East of England
Commons · Question 90913 · Tabled 13 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Charlotte Cane
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme on the (a) economy and (b) environment.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 28 Nov 2025
The Department recognises the benefits that the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement scheme could bring to the region. The previous government stated their support for the project but did not provide funding for it to progress.