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Public Transport: North Shropshire

Asked by Helen MorganLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 9 July 2025UIN 65115

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help reduce journey times on public transport between North Shropshire and London.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Department officials continue to work directly with train operators to ensure the best possible service for both passenger and taxpayer.

For passengers travelling from Shropshire and changing to join services to London, Avanti West Coast increased the number of weekday services from 270 in 2024 to 295 from May 2025. Additional services now operate between London and Liverpool, Birmingham, North Wales and Glasgow providing more connections.

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