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West Coast Main Line

Asked by Mr Paul KohlerLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 8 May 2025UIN 49254

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help increase the capacity of the West Coast Mainline between Crewe and Manchester.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

This Government is committed to improving rail connectivity across the North and working with local leaders, as set out in our manifesto.

While we will not reverse the decision to cancel Phase 2 of HS2, we recognise concerns about connectivity between Birmingham and Manchester and continue to review the position we inherited on rail infrastructure. We will set out our plans in due course.

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