10 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat estimate her Department has made of the completion date of the A1 Birtley to Coal House RP2 project.
ReplyThe schemes in question are in different stages as follows: Four schemes have been completed and are open to traffic.Scheme NameCompletion DateM621 Junction 1-7 EnhancementsCompleted September 2024A585 Windy Harbour to SkippoolCompleted March 2024A19 Down...
10 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat estimate her Department has made of the completion date of the A66 Northern Trans-Penning RP2 project.
ReplyThe schemes in question are in different stages as follows: Four schemes have been completed and are open to traffic.Scheme NameCompletion DateM621 Junction 1-7 EnhancementsCompleted September 2024A585 Windy Harbour to SkippoolCompleted March 2024A19 Down...
10 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat estimate her Department has made of the completion date of the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool RP2 project.
ReplyThe schemes in question are in different stages as follows: Four schemes have been completed and are open to traffic.Scheme NameCompletion DateM621 Junction 1-7 EnhancementsCompleted September 2024A585 Windy Harbour to SkippoolCompleted March 2024A19 Down...
10 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat estimate her Department has made of the completion date of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
ReplyThe Government is progressing planning and design works to support future delivery of our plans for northern rail connectivity. As set out by the Chancellor at the Budget, the Transpennine Route Upgrade between York and Manchester, via Leeds and Huddersfi...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether her Department has made changes to the membership of the Major Rail Projects Group since 4 July 2024.
ReplyThe Department for Transport is made up of seven groups led by a Director General or Permanent Secretary, which are subdivided into directorates and divisions. Organisational structures are always kept under review to best deliver the Department’s respons...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhen she plans to bring forward a Buses Bill.
ReplyThe Buses Bill will be introduced shortly.
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedHow much funding remains available through the HGV parking and driver welfare grant scheme.
ReplyLorry drivers are starting to benefit from improved roadside facilities and safer rest areas thanks to significant investment by DfT, National Highways and industry. The HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Matched Funding Grant Scheme (MFGS) was launched in 20...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether her Department has made changes to the membership of the Rail Services Group since 4 July 2024.
ReplyThe Department for Transport is made up of seven groups led by a Director General or Permanent Secretary, which are subdivided into directorates and divisions. Organisational structures are always kept under review to best deliver the Department’s respons...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether her Department has made changes to the membership of the Road Transport Group since 4 July 2024.
ReplyThe Department for Transport is made up of seven groups led by a Director General or Permanent Secretary, which are subdivided into directorates and divisions. Organisational structures are always kept under review to best deliver the Department’s respons...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether her Department has made changes to the membership of the Aviation, Maritime and Security Group since 4 July 2024.
ReplyThe Department for Transport is made up of seven groups led by a Director General or Permanent Secretary, which are subdivided into directorates and divisions. Organisational structures are always kept under review to best deliver the Department’s respons...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether her Department has made changes to the membership of the Public Transport and Local Group since 4 July 2024.
ReplyThe Department for Transport is made up of seven groups led by a Director General or Permanent Secretary, which are subdivided into directorates and divisions. Organisational structures are always kept under review to best deliver the Department’s respons...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether her Department has made changes to the membership of the Decarbonisation, Technology and Strategy Group since 4 July 2024.
ReplyThe Department for Transport is made up of seven groups led by a Director General or Permanent Secretary, which are subdivided into directorates and divisions. Organisational structures are always kept under review to best deliver the Department’s respons...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether her Department has made changes to the (a) scope and (b) responsibilities of the Rail Services Group since 4 July 2024.
ReplyThe Department for Transport is made up of seven groups led by a Director General or Permanent Secretary, which are subdivided into directorates and divisions. Organisational structures are always kept under review to best deliver the Department’s respons...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether her Department has made changes to the (a) scope and (b) responsibilities of the Major Rail Projects Group since 4 July 2024.
ReplyThe Department for Transport is made up of seven groups led by a Director General or Permanent Secretary, which are subdivided into directorates and divisions. Organisational structures are always kept under review to best deliver the Department’s respons...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether her Department has made changes to the (a) scope and (b) responsibilities of the Roads Transport Group since 4 July 2024.
ReplyThe Department for Transport is made up of seven groups led by a Director General or Permanent Secretary, which are subdivided into directorates and divisions. Organisational structures are always kept under review to best deliver the Department’s respons...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether her Department has appointed additional members to the Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group.
ReplyThe Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group was launched on the 7 November 2024. Members were selected for expertise, knowledge and willingness to put the needs of passengers first.Based on feedback from stakeholders, the decision was taken to expand...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedIf her Department will create a value for money team.
ReplyThe Department takes value for money for the taxpayer seriously, and this is ingrained in the way the Department works. There are currently no plans to create a specific value for money team within the Department.
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhen her Department projects that the Transpennine Route Upgrade will be completed.
ReplyThe core Transpennine Route Upgrade programme is currently scheduled for completion in the early 2030s, with incremental benefits delivery before then, including a rolling programme of electrification and station enhancements. Full benefits delivery, incl...
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhen her Department projects that the A57 link road upgrade will be completed.
ReplyThe A57 Link Road scheme will shortly be starting full construction and works are expected to be complete in 2028.
9 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether her Department plans to implement key performance indicators to measure the performance of rail operators after franchises have expired.
ReplyUnder the provisions of the Passenger Railways Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024, passenger services operations currently delivered by privately-owned operators under National Rail Contracts with the Department will transfer into public ownership when ...