Written question asked by Luke Evans (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: Midlands
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of reinstating a direct railway service between Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry for (a) Leicestershire, (b) Warwickshire and (c) regional connectivity.
- Answer
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My Department is in regular contact with county councils, Midlands Connect and regional mayors on a range of rail issues, including regional connectivity. The Department will consider the case for specific schemes in future funding rounds, subject to value for money, affordability and alignment with strategic objectives.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 125268
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Railways Midlands
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