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Community Railways Initiative: Finance

Asked by Alex MayerLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 9 December 2024UIN 17344

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her Department’s policy is on funding for Community Rail Partnerships, in the context of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

My Department is committed to supporting the community rail movement. Currently, Community Rail Partnerships are funded by their Train Operating Company, with funding amounts agreed as part of the annual business planning process. The process for the next financial year is currently underway.

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