Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 2025. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Friday, 21 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Avanti West Coast: Standards
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 13 March 2025 to Question 36175, what steps she is taking to improve the Network Rail infrastructure reliability.
- Answer
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Network Rail manages the UK’s railway infrastructure, and the Office of Rail and Roal (ORR) oversees delivery. Government has committed to continue record levels of investment, providing £44.1bn across the five-year control period spanning 2019 to 2024.
This funding settlement is determined through a Periodic Review process led by the ORR. The last Periodic Review concluded in March 2024. The objectives for this control period include maintaining and improving rail infrastructure assets to help support a more reliable railway for passengers.
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- Reference
- 38178
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Infrastructure Standards Preston Network Rail Avanti West Coast
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