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South Western Railway: Finance

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 22 January 2026UIN 101845

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much of the funding for the infrastructure upgrade programme on South Western Railway has been spent to date.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The most recent infrastructure upgrade programme for South Western Railway was completed in 2020. The Government keeps future investment requirements under review.

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