Oswestry to Gobowen Railway Line

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 4:00 pm on 11 September 2024.

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Photo of Olly Glover Olly Glover Liberal Democrat, Didcot and Wantage 4:00, 11 September 2024

Does my hon. Friend agree that many railway reopenings in the last 20 years have seen significantly higher use than expected? They include the Ebbw Vale line, which achieved year four ridership by the end of year one, Larkhall in Scotland, where demand was 26% higher than forecast, and the Borders railway, which saw a doubling of demand in the first month, compared with plan, and extra coaches and car parking needed.