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East West Rail Line

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 79623

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to launch a statutory consultation for East-West Rail Connection State 2 and 3.

Answered by Keir Mather

East West Rail Company is planning further consultation in 2026. It is currently reviewing plans for this in line with the proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill reforms. A further update will be provided shortly.

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