Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to ensure that Crossrail is extended to Harrow and Wealdstone station; and if he will make a statement.

The Department for Transport, in conjunction with Transport for London and Network Rail, has undertaken a feasibility study to review whether there was a case to extend the existing Crossrail 1 (Elizabeth line) route north to Tring via a link to the West Coast Main Line. It was thought that the link may provide improved journey times and connectivity opportunities along the route. However, the business case found little journey time saving compared to passengers using current routes. Consequently, no further steps will be taken to progress this extension proposal at this time.