Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with (1) train operating companies, and (2) other stakeholders, on improving rail services to Stansted airport.

Officials meet regularly with the owners of Stansted Airport, Manchester Airport Group, and attend the annual Stansted Airport Surface Access Forum, along with other stakeholders.

Officials also engage regularly with Greater Anglia and CrossCountry about Stansted Airport services.

As a result, off-peak and weekend Stansted Express services doubled from December 2023 to give a 15-minute frequency to London.

The aspiration for full hourly CrossCountry services from Birmingham to Stansted Airport should be met when resources allow.