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Northern: East Durham

Asked by Grahame MorrisLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 9 December 2025UIN 95618

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the reliability of Northern's services on the East Durham coastline from (a) Seaham (b) Horden stations.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Department, through the Rail North Partnership, has regular discussions with Northern and stakeholders to assess reliability and potential improvements to train services, including those from Horden and Seaham.

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