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
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reasons there are no direct Northern rail services between Liverpool and Newcastle.
- Answer
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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)
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- 2019-07-24 16:44:14 +0100
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