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Written question asked by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2019. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Northern

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reasons there are no direct Northern rail services between Liverpool and Newcastle.

Answer

TransPennine Express provides an hourly service between these cities which will soon be operated by brand new 125mph-capable intercity bi-mode trains.

There is no requirement in the current Northern franchise agreement for Northern to run direct services from Liverpool to Newcastle.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
278985
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Newcastle upon Tyne Liverpool Northern (2016-20)
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk