Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Monday, 19 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 July 2021. It was answered by Andrew Stephenson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 July 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
High Speed Trains: Europe
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will commit to commencing bilateral international negotiations on the creation of new high-speed rail routes between the UK and Europe.
- Answer
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The Government already engages with international partners, as well as private operators, to encourage the future growth and expansion of international rail passenger services from the UK. It also stands ready to engage with other partners and private operators to facilitate potential new routes where there is a commercial proposition to do so.
The UK is also actively participating in discussions through multilateral organisations, such as the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s (UNECE) Working Party on Rail, regarding the promotion and development of international rail.
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- Written question
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- 35854
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- High speed trains Europe
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