Written question asked by Lord Mann (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 May 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2019. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 May 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Newmarket Station
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the horse racing industry on the expansion of Newmarket railway station.
- Answer
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Discussions have taken place between DfT and Greater Anglia (GA) the local train operating company (TOC) about the rail capacity on race days. Currently1, 2 and 3 car trains service the Ipswich to Cambridge route. GA will have new 4-carriage bi-mode trains on this route by the end of the year, which will provide even more flexibility and capacity for all passengers on this route including race days.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 256939
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Construction Horse racing Newmarket Station
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- 2019-05-28 12:58:03 +0100
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