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Written question asked by Will Forster (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 18 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


South Western Railway: KPMG

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much South Western Railway has spent on KPMG’s services to develop a business case for the infrastructure investment.

Answer

Expenditure on external consultants is a matter for train companies to manage. The Department has agreed challenging budget targets with every train operating company, including South Western Railway, and officials discuss spending against these budgets on a regular basis.

Expenditure on specific contracts cannot be shared as it is commercially sensitive.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
101680
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Investment Infrastructure KPMG South Western Railway
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk