Railways: Newcastle upon Tyne
Commons · Question 109969 · Tabled 2 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Gregory Campbell
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects a decision from the Office of Road and Rail on the prospect of approving a Newcastle to Brighton rail link.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 6 Feb 2026
Grand Central submitted an application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) on 19 December 2025 for rights to operate Open Access rail services between Newcastle and Brighton. The application has not been agreed by the infrastructure manager, Network Rail...