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Railways: Greater London

Asked by Ruth CadburyLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 13 February 2025UIN 29444

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions (a) she and (b) officials in her Department have had with the Mayor of London on proposals for the West London Orbital railway.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL). The Department for Transport works closely with TfL to understand the long-term needs of London’s transport infrastructure and opportunities to enhance its network, including potential major projects such as the West London Orbital.

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