Written questions

Railways: Greater London and Wales

Commons · Question 122564 · Tabled 20 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 31 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of reconnecting London to the Marches by rail on the economy.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 31 Mar 2026

The Department has not undertaken a specific assessment of the economic impact of reconnecting London to the Marches by rail. Any future proposals would be considered in accordance with established Department appraisal guidance, including analysis of effe...