Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer 9 April 2019 to Question 241018 on Durham Coast Railway Line, what assessment he has made of the implications of the reorganisation of Network Rail on those parts of the rail network under the control of the Mayor of London and Transport for London.

The Department for Transport welcomes Network Rail’s Putting Passengers First programme and Andrew Haines’ commitment to ensuring that rail works for passengers and freight customers.

The Department is continuing to engage with Network Rail as they implement the programme. Network Rail is responsible for engaging all relevant stakeholders in the implementation phase.