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Railways: Bradford

Asked by Imran HussainLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 26 January 2026UIN 106123

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of improved rail connectivity in Bradford on the economy, including its potential contribution to productivity, employment and housing delivery in West Yorkshire.

Answered by Keir Mather

Bradford will be put at the heart of our plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail. Our investment in NPR will provide a catalyst for a major regeneration of Bradford’s Southern Gateway, which is planned to contribute thousands of new homes and commercial development. We will work closely with local leaders to help realise these plans.

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