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Brighton Main Line

Commons · Question 8170 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Daisy Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Brighton Main Line: Strategic position and evidence base summary, published April 2026, if she will instruct Network Rail to develop network enhancement proposals for the Brighton mainline

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 17 Jun 2026

The Rail Minister was recently briefed on the opportunity to enhance planned renewals on the Brighton Main Line during Control Period 8. The opportunity will be carefully considered alongside other national investment proposals.