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Written question asked by Lord Inglewood (Crossbench) on Monday, 6 October 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 October 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 16 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


West Coast Main Line: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for providing regular bus connections for passengers to Oxenholme and Penrith during the forthcoming diversion of the West Coast Main Line.

Answer

Avanti West Coast (AWC) has announced rail replacement bus services will be in operation for passengers wishing to travel to and from Lancaster, Oxenholme and Penrith during the January engineering works. Further details on this will be available on the AWC website soon.

The Department regularly discusses with AWC the provision of services for passengers, including during engineering works. The Department has not undertaken an assessment of AWCs proposed bus connections.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10792
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Bus services Repairs and maintenance West Coast main line
Link
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