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Written question asked by Margot James (Conservative) on Friday, 26 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 November 2010. It was answered by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 December 2010 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Stourbridge to Walsall Freight Rail Line

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress has been made on reinstating the Stourbridge to Walsall freight rail line; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

There is no current project to reinstate the Stourbridge to Walsall line. However, Network Rail has published the West Midlands and Chilterns Route Utilisation Strategy Draft for Consultation in November 2010. It has established that there may be a case for re-opening the Stourbridge to Walsall line to accommodate future freight growth.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27799; 519 c815W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Stourbridge-Walsall railway line
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk