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Railways: Midlands

Asked by Laurence TurnerLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 June 2025UIN 59262

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 5.83 of the Spending Review 2025, published on 11 June 2025, how much funding has been allocated to progress the next stage of Midlands Rail Hub West.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Chancellor confirmed Midlands Rail Hub is a priority for the Government and £123m has been committed for the next phase of the Programme.

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