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Written question asked by Louise Haigh (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 December 2023 (named day). It was answered by Huw Merriman (Conservative) on Monday, 11 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Railways: North of England

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the (a) delivery milestones, (b) timeframe and (c) benefit cost ratio are for upgrading the Energy Coast Line between Carlisle, Workington and Barrow as part of Network North.

Answer

The Government is committed to delivering all of these schemes and is in the early stages of planning next steps, including delivery timelines, working closely with Network Rail and other partners. I have undertaken extensive engagement with local leaders on these schemes including recent visits to West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Manchester.

All schemes will be subject to the development and approval of business cases and will undergo all formal governance, in line with relevant fiscal and legal duties.

Benefit Cost Ratios (BCRs) within the economic case are only one element of decision-making on schemes and should be considered alongside the other cases in the five case business model used in Government (strategic, economic, financial, commercial and management cases). We do not routinely make BCRs available.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5344
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Railways Electrification Workington Barrow in Furness Carlisle North of England
Link
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