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Written question asked by Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 21 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 2025. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 3 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Great Western Main Line: Railway Signals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve the reliability of signalling on the Great Western Main Line out of Twyford.

Answer

Ministers have met with both Great Western Railway and Network Rail on operational performance which is the Secretary of State’s key focus for improvement. Recent performance for Network Rail has improved including the infrastructure on the mainline around Twyford. Improving signalling is part of an ongoing project between Network Rail western region and Great Western Railway.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32471
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Standards Great Western main line Railway signals
Link
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