Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Thursday, 29 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: North of England
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with Lancashire County Council and district councils in Fylde and Wyre on the design and delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
- Answer
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Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) will deliver turn up and go railway services between Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield and York. The economic rationale for NPR is to enable these areas to function as a single high productivity growth corridor. The Government has worked closely with local leaders in these areas and will continue to do so in taking the design and delivery of NPR forward.
The Government will still consider future rail improvement schemes more widely for areas such as Lancashire, for example through the future rail network enhancement programme, and it will engage with local leaders and Members on their priorities in the normal way.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 106153
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Railways Fylde Council Lancashire County Council Wyre Council North of England
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- 2026-01-29 15:35:05 +0000
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