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Sunderland Station: Repairs and Maintenance

Asked by Lewis AtkinsonLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 12 February 2026UIN 907852

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the performance of Network Rail and Northern Trains in the refurbishment of Sunderland station.

Answered by Keir Mather

Network Rail has apologised for the frustration and inconvenience caused to the people of Sunderland. It has conducted an investigation of the issues raised, and I am aware that Northern is working with the honourable member to improve various aspects of the station.

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