Debate Pack
Decarbonising rural transport
A Backbench Business Committee debate on decarbonising rural transport is scheduled to be held on 7 March 2023 at 9:30am in Westminster Hall. The debate that will be opened by Selaine Saxby MP.
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Debate Pack
Restoring Your Railway Fund
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 24 January 2023 at 9.30am on the 'Restoring Your Railway' Fund. The debate will be opened by Kevin Foster MP.
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Debate Pack
Rail transport services to the communities served by the West Coast Main Line
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on rail transport services to the communities served by the West Coast Main Line on 15 December 2022. The debate will be opened by Virginia Crosbie MP.
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Debate Pack
Southeastern railway timetable changes
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall from 2.30pm on Tuesday 6 December, on changes to the Southeastern railway timetable. The debate will be opened by Clive Efford MP.
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Research Briefing
Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23
This briefing will discuss the Government's Bill to make provision about minimum service levels in connection with the taking by trade unions of strike action relating to transport services.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Rail FAQs
This briefing answers Frequently Asked Questions about the railways in Great Britain, including railway ownership and funding; timetabling; the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail; ticket fare increases; HS2; Northern Powerhouse Rail; and railway electrification.
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Research Briefing
Northern Powerhouse Rail
This briefing provides an overview of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), a programme of strategic rail investments designed to improve connectivity between cities and towns in the North of England. The briefing covers the Government's proposed route, cost and schedule for the programme as well as commentary on the Government's proposals.
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Insight
How much could rail fares increase by in 2023, and why?
Rail Fares will rise in 2023, but not by July’s Retail Price Index of 12.3%
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Research Briefing
High-Speed Rail (Crewe to Manchester) Bill
This paper focuses on the western leg of HS2 from Crewe to Manchester and the High Speed Rail (Crewe to Manchester) Bill, which would authorise it.
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Research Briefing
Access to transport for disabled people
This paper explains the legislative frameworks and policies that apply to public transport users with disabilities or reduced mobility.
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Debate Pack
Great British Railway headquarters
This page provides a summary of the competition to determine the location of the Great British Railway headquarters.
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Research Briefing
Transport appraisal and evaluation
Transport infrastructure is integral to national policies such as the Government’s Levelling-Up and decarbonisation agendas. This briefing paper provides an overview of the Government's transport appraisal processes, including their strengths, limitations and possible alternatives.
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Research Briefing
Railways: Light Rail
This briefing provides an overview of light rail, including the benefits of light rail and the barriers to its use, as well as how light rail has been implemented in the UK and internationally.
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Debate Pack
Potential merits of reopening the Leamside Line
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Potential merits of reopening the Leamside Line’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 8 February 2022 at 2.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Mrs Sharon Hodgson MP.
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Debate Pack
Opposition day debate: rail investment and the integrated rail plan
On 8 December 2021 there will be an Opposition Day Debate on rail investment and the integrated rail plan.
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