Department for Transport written question – answered at on 23 November 2022.
Tan Dhesi
Shadow Minister (Transport)
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of building the Western Rail Link to Heathrow.
Tan Dhesi
Shadow Minister (Transport)
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Government supports the proposed Western Rail Link to Heathrow.
Tan Dhesi
Shadow Minister (Transport)
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of building the Western Rail Link to Heathrow on economic growth.
Huw Merriman
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
This Government remains committed to improving rail access to Heathrow Airport and recognises the importance of the improved rail connectivity that a Western rail link could provide. We need to ensure that the projects we take forward reflect the changed shape of rail demand and are affordable. Following the Autumn Statement on 17 November we are in the process of reviewing the Rail National Enhancements Portfolio and will make the outcome public once that work is complete.
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