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Railway Stations: Capital Investment

Asked by Mims DaviesConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 26 February 2026UIN 113768

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the press release entitled Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment, of 17 February 2026, whether additional funding has been set aside in the fiscal frame

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The business cases currently being developed for the new stations will determine anticipated ongoing maintenance costs, which will be funded according to standard industry practices upon their commissioning and entry into service.

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