West of England Line
2026-07-05 · Department for Transport · HL1694 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to electrify the mainline railway between Salisbury and Exeter; and if so, when.
Answer
The Government has not yet taken a decision on electrifying the railway between Salisbury and Exeter, and no timescale has been set for this. We are developing a long-term rolling stock and infrastructure strategy, for the first time in over 30 years, whi...