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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Basildon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 14 January 2026 to Question 101827, if she will publish the estimates of future passenger demand being used to inform strategic planning across the Essex Thameside area, including an assessment of the potential impact of proposed housing growth in Basildon Borough on c2c and Greater Anglia rail services.

Answer

Network Rail is responsible for developing estimates of passenger and freight future demand, working closely and collaboratively with train operating companies, local authorities, freight operators and other relevant stakeholders.

The Eastern region planning documents, including the Essex Thameside Strategic Advice, are made available on Network Rail’s website -https://www.networkrail.co.uk/our-work/long-term-planning/


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108802
Session
2024-26
Related items
Railways: Basildon
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Housing Infrastructure Railways Basildon Greater Anglia Basildon Council c2c
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk