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Railways: North East Hampshire

Asked by Alex BrewerLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 6 March 2025UIN 34143

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to monitor train service improvements in North East Hampshire constituency.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Department officials are in regular conversation with South Western Railway regarding its service provision in response to demand. When reviewing train services, the Department needs to assess business cases and balance demand with value for the taxpayer in its considerations.

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