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Debate between Diana Johnson and Navendu Mishra
Thursday 19th January 2023

(1 year, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Diana Johnson Portrait Dame Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
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11. Whether he has had discussions with TransPennine Express on its recent operational performance.

Navendu Mishra Portrait Navendu Mishra (Stockport) (Lab)
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13. Whether he has had discussions with TransPennine Express on its recent operational performance.

Huw Merriman Portrait The Minister of State, Department for Transport (Huw Merriman)
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The Department, which manages the TPE contract in partnership with Transport for the North through the Rail North Partnership, is in regular dialogue with the operator, as we seek to stabilise the current service provision and provide passengers with a reliable timetable. Due to high levels of absence, industrial action and much higher than predicted driver departures, TPE will continue to face challenges, even as it restores some services.

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