Railways: Greater London
Commons · Question 129359 · Tabled 22 Apr 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Julia Buckley
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which English counties do not have a direct train link to London; and whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the lack of such links on those counties.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 28 Apr 2026
The only English county that does not have a direct train service from London is Shropshire.The department requires its operators to plan services and rail timetables that are designed to meet expected passenger demand and provide value for money for the ...