Railways: Stockport
Commons · Question 108870 · Tabled 27 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Lisa Smart
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the capacity of the West Coast Main Line at Stockport; and what steps she is taking to ensure that local rail services are not adversely impacted by th
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 4 Feb 2026
We recognise there are capacity constraints on the West Coast Mainline at Stockport. The Rail Minister has asked officials to work with Network Rail and the wider industry to explore options to address this and meet future demand.