Written question asked by Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 6 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 2025. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Friday, 14 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Great Western Main Line: Electrification
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the (a) financial and (b) time impact of the deferred electrification between Bristol and Chippenham on commuters.
- Answer
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Electrification of the line between Bristol Temple Meads and Chippenham was deferred in 2016. Passengers on this line are benefiting from the bi-mode rolling stock introduced in 2019 which are delivering faster and more reliable end to end journeys. No subsequent assessment has been made since the deferral of electrification on this line.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 36283
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Bristol Finance Electrification Great Western main line Chippenham
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- 2025-09-05 18:18:00 +0100
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