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North Wales Coast Line: Electrification

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Question for Department for Transport

UIN 27199, tabled on 20 May 2024

Question

Mr Rob Roberts
Independent
Delyn
Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress he has made on the proposed electrification of the North Wales Coast Line.

Answer

Huw Merriman
Conservative
Bexhill and Battle
Commons

Answered on

23 May 2024

We are continuing to work closely with the rail industry to develop the Government priorities outlined in the Prime Minister’s Network North announcement, which includes an unprecedented £1 billion investment to fund the electrification of the North Wales Main Line. In February, the Transport Secretary hosted a meeting with local leaders in North Wales to discuss how HS2 savings will be rerouted to improve rail links in Wales.

We are in the early stages of establishing the next steps for the North Wales electrification scheme, including the costs and programme for development and delivery. We will share further information when that work is complete.

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