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Transport for London: Govia Thameslink Railway

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 20 January 2026UIN 104872

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department expects to reach a decision on Transport for London’s proposal for Great Northern inner services before any change to the current operating model takes effect.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Department is working with TfL to assess the benefits of the proposal, including housing growth opportunities such as the potential development of 21,000 homes at Crews Hill.

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