Written questions

High Speed 2 Line: West Coast Main Line

Commons · Question 901062 · Tabled 9 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 16 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Martin Rhodes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of HS2 on West Coast Mainline services between London and Glasgow.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 16 Jul 2026

HS2 will deliver faster, more reliable journeys between London and Scotland, while providing additional capacity on the West Coast Main Line to support improved rail services. The final timetable has not yet been agreed and will be subject to consultation...