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Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Friday, 14 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 April 2023. It was answered by Huw Merriman (Conservative) on Monday, 24 April 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

London Underground: Railway Signals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will hold discussions with the Mayor of London on the potential cost of installing a new signalling system on the Piccadilly Line to increase the frequency of trains; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Transport in London is devolved. It is for the Mayor and TfL to ensure adequate investment in transport services in London.

Under the long-term settlement, agreed on 30 August 2022, Government is providing TfL with just under £1.2 billion of grant funding to support transport, including major projects, tube upgrades, Active Travel schemes and less congestion for commuters.

This funding will support almost £3.6bn worth of critical infrastructure projects, matching the Mayor’s own pre-Covid capital spending plans.

This funding is in addition to the Government’s commitment at the Spending Review to invest £1 billion per year until 2025 for TfL’s capital programme through Business Rates Retention.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
180303
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Costs London Underground Railway signals Piccadilly line
Link
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