Asked
If she will publish a route-by-route timetable for eliminating mobile connectivity blackspots on the rail network.
Reply
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensArchive · Written questions · 86 tabled · 78 answered
Written questions by Tugendhat.
Every parliamentary written question tabled by Tom Tugendhat this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
Department:All (86)Department for Work and Pensions (42)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (9)Department for Transport (8)Department for Education (7)Ministry of Defence (6)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (5)Department of Health and Social Care (3)Home Office (3)Treasury (2)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (1)
Showing 1–8 of 8 · Department for Transport
Asked
What the reason was for the time taken between the submission of the Project Reach outline business case and final government approval.
Reply
Awaiting answer.
Asked
Whether the South Eastern Main Line through Tonbridge will be included in the next phase of Project Reach; and when that phase will begin.
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Awaiting answer.
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What progress her Department is making on building missing slip roads at Junction 5 of the M25.
Reply
Awaiting answer.
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If she will provide an update on reintroducing a direct train service between Kent and Gatwick Airport.
Reply
Train operators and Network Rail are required to work together to plan services that meet current and future demand while delivering value for money. While we recognise the benefits of a direct service, there are significant financial and operational chal...
Asked
What plans she has to increase capacity on the Maidstone East line.
Reply
Southeastern (SET) have plans to improve services, increase capacity and reduce crowding to/from Maidstone East from May 2026. These include the reintroduction of Mainline services to London Blackfriars at peak times from Maidstone East; additional services between Charing Cross and Maidstone East on weekdays; and more off-peak services between London Victoria and Ashford International via Maidstone East. SET are also exploring further options for the December 2026 timetable. SET are always exploring the possibility of providing extra capacity where needed. This is not always feasible due to a variety of reasons, including platform lengths, rolling stock availability and funding considerations.
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What plans she has to help reduce overcrowding on peak time services on the Maidstone East line.
Reply
Southeastern (SET) have plans to improve services, increase capacity and reduce crowding to/from Maidstone East from May 2026. These include the reintroduction of Mainline services to London Blackfriars at peak times from Maidstone East; additional services between Charing Cross and Maidstone East on weekdays; and more off-peak services between London Victoria and Ashford International via Maidstone East. SET are also exploring further options for the December 2026 timetable. SET are always exploring the possibility of providing extra capacity where needed. This is not always feasible due to a variety of reasons, including platform lengths, rolling stock availability and funding considerations.
Asked
What investment her Department has planned to enable 12 carriage trains on the Maidstone East line.
Reply
Southeastern (SET) have plans to improve services, increase capacity and reduce crowding to/from Maidstone East from May 2026. These include the reintroduction of Mainline services to London Blackfriars at peak times from Maidstone East; additional services between Charing Cross and Maidstone East on weekdays; and more off-peak services between London Victoria and Ashford International via Maidstone East. SET are also exploring further options for the December 2026 timetable. SET are always exploring the possibility of providing extra capacity where needed. This is not always feasible due to a variety of reasons, including platform lengths, rolling stock availability and funding considerations.
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