Written question asked by Rebecca Smith (Conservative) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 2 July 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Keir Mather (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: Belfast and Dublin
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of a high-speed railway between Belfast and Dublin.
- Answer
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The railway in Northern Ireland is a fully devolved matter, including assessment of any new rail projects and proposals. The Northern Ireland Executive is responsible for their Infrastructure Strategy, including cross border cooperation with the Republic of Ireland.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 14290
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Belfast Railways Dublin
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- 2026-07-07 15:16:00 +0100
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