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Mid-cheshire Line: Northwich and Manchester

Asked by Andrew CooperLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 December 2024UIN 18459

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the barriers are to delivering a half hourly service on the Mid Cheshire line between Northwich and Manchester.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

I am aware of the aspiration for increased services on the Mid-Cheshire Line, and we will continue to discuss how additional services might be provided, with stakeholders including Transport for Greater Manchester and local MPs. Any increase in services would require additional infrastructure, including to address capacity constraints between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.

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