Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
East West Rail Line: Electrification
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what is the estimated cost of providing full electrification of the East West Rail route before it opens to traffic, compared with the estimated cost of providing full electrification five years after it opens.
- Answer
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As set out in East West Rail’s Spring 2026 consultation, the Government has committed to the discontinuous electrification of East West Rail, which involves a lower capital cost whilst minimising construction and environmental impacts.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL425
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Costs Electrification East West Rail line
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- Yes
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- 2026-06-30 18:02:45 +0100
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