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Lakes Line

Asked by Tim FarronLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 22 October 2025UIN 81821

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to include the Lakes Line Passing Loop in the next Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline announcement.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

On 8 July, the Secretary of State announced the road and rail schemes which have been prioritised over the next four years following the Spending Review. The Lakes Line scheme has not been progressed at this time. We remain committed to working with Westmorland & Furness Council, should the business case be further developed locally.

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