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Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 January 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Northern: Airedale Line

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the reliability of Northern Train’s services on the Airedale Line from Skipton to Leeds.

Answer

In November the Airedale line had cancellations of 1.68 per cent (below Northern’s average of 2.96 per cent). Northern Trains and the department, through the Rail North Partnership, would be keen to discuss any proposals for improving train services with the Hon Member and any interested stakeholders.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103379
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Airedale line Northern
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk