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Railways: Bradford

Commons · Question 106123 · Tabled 15 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 26 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Imran Hussain

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of improved rail connectivity in Bradford on the economy, including its potential contribution to productivity, employment and housing delivery in

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 26 Jan 2026

Bradford will be put at the heart of our plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail. Our investment in NPR will provide a catalyst for a major regeneration of Bradford’s Southern Gateway, which is planned to contribute thousands of new homes and commercial develo...