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Brighton Main Line: Greater London

Commons · Question 107869 · Tabled 22 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 4 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Chris Coghlan

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what alternative schemes she is considering that will address the capacity issues on the Brighton Main Line, namely around Reigate and the Selhurst Triangle, which would have been addressed by the Croydon Area

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 4 Feb 2026

We are focused on prioritising the schemes that will make the greatest difference for passengers and support economic growth as quickly as possible. The previous government had committed to a number of projects that were unfunded, including the Croydon Ar...