Written questions

West of England Line: Yeovil

2026-07-13 · Department for Transport · 18864 · Official question

Adam Dance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed West of England Line timetable changes on stations in Yeovil constituency.

Answer

The Department recognises that reliability and punctuality affect passenger benefits, journey times and wider economic outcomes, and these factors are considered when assessing any timetable changes. Soil moisture deficit (SMD) caused significant and prol...