Railways: Belfast and Dublin
Commons · Question 14290 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Rebecca Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of a high-speed railway between Belfast and Dublin.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 7 Jul 2026
The railway in Northern Ireland is a fully devolved matter, including assessment of any new rail projects and proposals. The Northern Ireland Executive is responsible for their Infrastructure Strategy, including cross border cooperation with the Republic ...