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Written question asked by Martin Rhodes (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


High Speed 2 Line: West Coast Main Line

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of HS2 on West Coast Mainline services between London and Glasgow.

Answer

HS2 will deliver faster, more reliable journeys between London and Scotland, while providing additional capacity on the West Coast Main Line to support improved rail services.

The final timetable has not yet been agreed and will be subject to consultation closer to the start of service. However, current assumptions involve maintaining the frequency of services from London to Glasgow and delivering significantly faster end-to-end journeys for passengers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
901062
Session
2026-27
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Greater London Glasgow High Speed 2 line West Coast main line
Link
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