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Railways: Hampshire

Asked by Dame Caroline DinenageConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 October 2024UIN 7742

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with train operating companies on the feasibility of increasing the frequency of train services in South Hampshire.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Department officials work closely with all operators on seeking to increase service levels. The Department needs to balance demand with taxpayer money when approving additional service levels across the country.

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