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Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Brighton Main Line

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Brighton Main Line: Strategic position and evidence base summary, published April 2026, if she will instruct Network Rail to develop network enhancement proposals for the Brighton mainline immediately to align upgrades with network renewals during control period 8 from 2029-2034.

Answer

The Rail Minister was recently briefed on the opportunity to enhance planned renewals on the Brighton Main Line during Control Period 8. The opportunity will be carefully considered alongside other national investment proposals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8170
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Brighton main line
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk