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Railways: Greater Manchester

Asked by Andrew GwynneIndependentDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 21 March 2025UIN 38012

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the capacity constraints on Heaton Norris junction in Greater Manchester.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Network Rail has advised Manchester Task Force of the capacity constraints between Piccadilly and Stockport including Slade Lane and Heaton Norris Junctions. I expect to receive further advice on next steps shortly.

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