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Railways: North Shropshire

Asked by Helen MorganLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 31 March 2026UIN 122563

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve rail connectivity in North Shropshire.

Answered by Keir Mather

Services in North Shropshire are provided by Transport for Wales (TfW) in accordance with its Train Service Requirement which is agreed with the Department with respect to services at stations in England. The Department keeps the performance and connectivity of the rail network under continual review including through regular engagement with TfW. There are no active proposals to increase services on this route.

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