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Railways: Midlands

Asked by Shivani RajaConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 2 December 2024UIN 15855

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential economic impact of the Midlands Rail Hub on people in Leicestershire.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

We are working closely with Network Rail and Midlands Connect to maximise the benefits of Midlands Rail Hub throughout the region, including in Leicestershire. Midlands Connect are leading on the development of the rationale for the scheme including the distribution of the socio-economic benefits and will be able to provide more detail.

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