Written questions

Railway Network: Finance

Commons · Question 14825 · Tabled 1 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 10 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding she has allocated to maintain and modernise rail infrastructure.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 10 Jul 2026

The recent Spending Review confirmed £10.2billion for rail infrastructure enhancements over the next four years. Network Rail’s funding for the operation, maintenance and renewal of the network from 2024 to 2029 was set at £44.1 billion, excluding enhance...