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Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 2024 (named day). It was answered by Huw Merriman (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Horden and Seaham

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is he taking to improve rail services at (a) Horden and (b) Seaham.

Answer

The Department, through the Rail North Partnership, will continue to work with train operators and stakeholders to assess potential improvements to train services to Horden and Seaham. Any additional services must take into account network constraints on the Durham Coast Line and be justified by passenger demand, as well as affordable within operators’ existing business plans and budgets.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8726
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Railways Standards Seaham Horden
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk