Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Neale Hanvey and Mark Harper

Thursday 21st March 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Harper]

There are significant plans to electrify across the network. Another thing we can do to spend money more cost-effectively is consider where battery trains can be used in order not to electrify the very expensive parts of the network. I am also aware that Chiltern is looking at modernising its rolling stock, particularly to improve air quality. All the things that the hon. Gentleman raises are absolutely in progress. The Rail Minister will be able to say more about them in due course.

[Neale Hanvey (Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) (Alba)]

4. If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of creating new direct ferry links to mainland Europe.