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Railways: Electrification

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 30 October 2024UIN 10460

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a programme of railway electrification.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

The Government expects electrification to play an important role in our programme to achieve our Net Zero 2050 target, tackle air pollution, and improve the passenger experience.

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