Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential economic merits of improving internet connectivity on the rail network.

I have asked my officials to explore the feasibility of a range of technology options to improve passenger connectivity on the rail network. This will include assessing the economic benefits of improving internet connectivity.

The Department is also measuring the strength of mobile signals along the rail network to fully understand where interventions are needed.