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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Thursday, 12 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 October 2017. It was answered by Paul Maynard (Conservative) on Friday, 20 October 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Brighton Main Line

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 20 July 2017, HCWS160, on rail infrastructure funding: 2009-24, whether the upgrade of the Brighton Mainline is one of the new enhancement schemes for which funding will be available for early-stage development; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of the Brighton Mainline upgrade proposals, which are at an early stage of development. We will continue to support Network Rail in further developing and refining the proposals, including identifying any development funding that is required during the period 2019-2024.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107388
Session
2017-19
Related items
Rail Infrastructure Funding:2019 - 2024
Thursday, 12 October 2017
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Repairs and maintenance Brighton main line
Link
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