North Wales Coast Line: Electrification

(asked on 20th May 2024) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

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


Answered by
Huw Merriman Portrait
Huw Merriman
This question was answered on 23rd 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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