[Written Question] Cumbrian Coast Line: Tunnels

UK Parliament Written Questions Wednesday 10 June 2026, 14:38 UTC By Joe Robertson 1 min read

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Question by: Joe Robertson Answering Body: Department for Transport Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2026 to Question 883 on Cumbrian Coast Line: Tunnels, when the modelling work being undertaken by Network Rail and the Mining Remediation Authority to assess the impact of the l

Joe Robertson Answering Body: Department (PERSON) State for Transport (ORG) Cumbrian Coast Line (LOCATION) Network Rail (ORG) the Mining Remediation Authority (ORG)

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[Written Question] Cumbrian Coast Line: Tunnels

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