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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.