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Railway Stations: North of England

Asked by Mrs Elsie BlundellLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 14 July 2025UIN 65457

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help support the wider community utility of rail stations in the north of England.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Department continues to support the community rail sector across the north of England, including through funding for station adoption groups and Community Rail Partnerships. This support is delivered via train operating companies and through the Community Rail Network (CRN), who provide access to grants and resources to its members. As we move towards establishing Great British Railways, the role of Community Rail will be more important than ever. Community Rail will be integral to helping us deliver our priorities and will continue to deliver for passengers and communities in the north of England.

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