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London and North Eastern Railway Company: Marketing and Sponsorship

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 24 June 2026UIN 6337

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she last met with the Managing Director of the London and North Eastern Railway to discuss its marketing, advertising and sponsorship spending and subsidy support.

Answered by Keir Mather

As a publicly owned operator London and North Eastern Railway is managed by the DfT Operator (DfTO).

The Minister of State for Rail recently met with David Horne, Managing Director of LNER and officials from DfTO routinely discuss how London North Eastern Railway is performing, including its marketing, advertising and sponsorship spending and subsidy support, to ensure value for money and reduction in net subsidy.

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