Written question asked by Stephen Mosley (Conservative) on Monday, 2 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: North West
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has for electrification of railway lines in the North West.
- Answer
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A number of routes in the North West are in the process of being electrified.
Network Rail is considering potential projects for the next funding Control Period through the refresh of its national electrification Route Utilisation Strategy.
Final decisions on further schemes will take into account the recommendations of the Task Force of northern MPs and Council Leaders set up to explore the priorities for future electrification in the North.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 907869
- Session
- 2014-15
- Unstarred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Railways Electrification North West
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