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Northern: Lytham St Annes

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 17 June 2025UIN 59141

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increasing service frequency and electrification on the Lytham to Preston line on the local (a) economy and (b) environment.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

Fylde Council’s business case found there was some potential to increase frequency. Economic benefits were assessed as part of the study, which also recommended further development of infrastructure options including electrification. It is now for the Local Transport Authority to decide if this project should go forward.

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