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HANSARDRail Connectivity: Cambridge and NorwichGreater Anglia currently operates an hourly direct rail service between Norwich and Cambridge using its new rolling stock, with a journey time of around 80 minutes. It is also…08 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have had a presentation on the plan, and I would be very happy to meet my hon. Friend to update him. It is a matter of interest, and I like to see such proposals brought…08 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe decision to extend the Avanti contract was taken because its performance had improved dramatically. At that time, its self-induced cancellation rates were at 1.5%, down from…08 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be delighted to update my hon. Friend. She will know that the upgrade of the energy coast line was one of the commitments in the Network North document. The Department is…08 Feb 2024HANSARDUnused Rail CapacityI thought he was referring to me with that “middle-aged man” point, but I can assure my hon. Friend that we are working at pace. Since we met in November with the team, which…08 Feb 2024HANSARD High Speed 2 CompensationI commend my hon. Friend the Member for Stafford (Theo Clarke) for securing this important debate and I acknowledge all contributions from right hon. and hon. Members. I will come…18 Jan 2024HANSARD High Speed 2 CompensationI cannot because of the time—by the look on your face, Mr Deputy Speaker. Let me end with three final points. First, I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stafford and all the…18 Jan 2024HANSARD High Speed 2 CompensationI am due to meet the hon. Member. He said that I had declined to meet him after two requests; actually, I had a meeting in his diary yesterday, but according to his office he was…18 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthI am not going to give way because I am going to come to the hon. Lady shortly. I want to refer to the points that my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent South raised on the…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthIt is a pleasure, as always, to see you in the Chair, Mr Davies. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent South (Jack Brereton) for securing this important debate on…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthI will come to the hon. Member shortly. Every region is now set to receive the same or more transport investment, on an unprecedented scale. We will still deliver HS2 between…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthI will not give way. We are allocating £1 billion to electrification in north Wales, and we will now further that business case. I will give my hon. Friend the Member for…17 Jan 2024HANSARD Great Western Main LineThe projects have been listed in the Network North programme from the Prime Minister, but there is additional funding going to regions, which can then decide how they wish to…09 Jan 2024HANSARD Great Western Main LineI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Gloucester (Richard Graham) for securing this important debate on the future of the Great Western main line and for his engaging and positive…09 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs part of the engagement exercise, which the Prime Minister promised, I have met leaders from across the north. Last week, it was a pleasure to meet those from the region around…14 Dec 2023HANSARDHigh Speed 2In the words of Take That, I ask my hon. Friend for a little patience. It will take time to develop a programme to ensure that we deliver value for money for the taxpayer and do…14 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for joining me and others in the industry to discuss open-access rail on 27 October. I have today written to the Office of Rail and Road and the chief…14 Dec 2023HANSARDHigh Speed 2Despite what I said about this being the season of good will, quite frankly that is complete and utter nonsense. As I have stated, there will be a very careful analysis of the…14 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can assure my hon. Friend that the Department is working closely with Chiltern as it looks to get more rolling stock to replace some of its ageing diesel stock. There are…14 Dec 2023HANSARDRail ServicesThe Government are committed to reforming the railways and ensuring that they are customer focused and commercially led, with the creation of Great British Railways to bring…14 Dec 2023