Written question asked by Josh Fenton-Glynn (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Calder Valley Line: Rolling Stock
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of short‑formed trains on passenger overcrowding on the Calder Valley line.
- Answer
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DFT Operator (DFTO) holds routine discussions with Northern on matters of performance, which will include capacity issues such as short-forming. DFTO expects all operators to introduce appropriate measures in response to expected demand and holds operators to account for short-formed services.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 14229
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Overcrowding Rolling stock Calder Valley line
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- 2026-07-07 14:25:58 +0100
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