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Railways: East of England

Asked by Charlotte CaneLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 28 November 2025UIN 90913

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme on the (a) economy and (b) environment.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Department recognises the benefits that the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement scheme could bring to the region. The previous government stated their support for the project but did not provide funding for it to progress.

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