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South West Main Line: Timetables

Asked by Dr Ben SpencerConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 6021

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the budget allocation is for a) community engagement and b) external consultants as part of SWR's timetable review in 2026.

Answered by Keir Mather

No specific budget has been allocated by the Department for community engagement and external consultants as part of Southwestern Railway's (SWR) timetable refresh. SWR is leading on the timetable refresh and the budget allocation for these activities is for SWR to determine.

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