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HANSARD Stockport Railway StationI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Stockport (Navendu Mishra) on securing the debate and providing the opportunity to discuss Stockport railway station. I thank the hon.…16 May 2025HANSARD Stockport Railway StationI want to see a railway and a transport system across the country that are accessible to everybody. I will take away my hon. Friend’s comments on this individual case and discuss…16 May 2025HANSARD Stockport Railway StationMy hon. Friend is quite right, and I hear what he says, but it is important that we point out the wider investment in the rail system there, including the £1.1 million to…16 May 2025HANSARD Stockport Railway StationWe obviously want to see growth in every corner of the country, and we are awaiting the spending review outcomes, as is everybody else. We are aware that our partners will have…16 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsSoutheastern plans services to meet passenger demand while ensuring value for money for the taxpayer. Timetables are kept under review and can be adjusted to reflect fluctuations…15 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have to say, I really enjoyed my appearance at the Select Committee yesterday. Ultimately, we want people to choose to take the bus because it provides better connections in…15 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsChiltern Railways faces challenges with ageing trains and is engaged in commercial negotiations to replace its oldest Mark 3 carriages. The Department is collaborating with…15 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am more than happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss this further.15 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI hope the Tees Valley Mayor is looking at the great work that Labour mayors are already doing across the country to transform public transport in their regions.15 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsImproving bus connectivity in rural areas is vital for kick-starting growth. Our Bus Services (No. 2) Bill will give local leaders the powers they need for their communities,…15 May 2025HANSARDRail Access: Grimsby and CleethorpesAs I said, a decision is ultimately a matter for the regulator. Open access can provide benefits such as improved connectivity and choice for passengers, but it can also increase…15 May 2025HANSARDRail Access: Grimsby and CleethorpesMy hon. Friend is a huge advocate for her constituency. Any additional services will be dependent on funding from the spending review. The Rail Minister will meet my hon. Friend…15 May 2025HANSARDRail Access: Grimsby and CleethorpesSubject to final industry planning, East Midlands Railway plans to introduce an all-day direct Nottingham-Cleethorpes service in December, improving connections at Lincoln for…15 May 2025HANSARD Cullompton and Wellington StationsIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Butler. First, I reassure the hon. Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) that the potential merits of the Cullompton and…06 May 2025HANSARD Rail Services: East Durham CoastlineI agree, which is why the Government are placing passengers at the heart of our plan for Great British Railways. I hear what my hon. Friend is saying very clearly. The improvement…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Rail Services: East Durham CoastlineIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Jeremy, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Easington (Grahame Morris) on raising the important subject of rail services…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Rail Services: East Durham CoastlineI am going to make progress. My hon. Friend will forgive me. I also note my hon. Friend’s support for new proposed services from Grand Central, and I recognise the important role…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Croydon Area Remodelling Funding: Brighton MainlineIndeed, via the major hub of East Croydon station in my hon. Friend’s constituency, the Thameslink programme also established new direct connections to Peterborough and Cambridge.…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Croydon Area Remodelling Funding: Brighton MainlineI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Croydon East (Natasha Irons) for securing this debate and allowing us to discuss this critical area of rail infrastructure. As my hon. Friend…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Croydon Area Remodelling Funding: Brighton MainlineGatwick Airport Ltd has applied for a development consent order to bring its northern runway into routine use alongside its main runway. I understand that it has committed to…31 Mar 2025