Railways: Devon
Commons · Question 99598 · Tabled 12 Dec 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Martin Wrigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of expanding rail freight in Devon on the environment.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 19 Dec 2025
The Government is committed to supporting rail freight growth, recognising its significant economic and environmental potential and critical role in the UK’s resilience.Work to develop options for investment and its potential impacts, including on the env...