Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the economic contribution of light railways.

Responsibility for light rail is devolved in England, where each local authority owns and is responsible for the operations and financial sustainability of its system.

The economic contribution of each scheme can vary significantly based on numerous factors, including specific project conditions and requirements, geography, urban density, and land values.

The Department will continue to work alongside local authorities to assess the economic contribution of light rail schemes.