Lower Thames Crossing

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what comparative assessment she has made of the Lower Thames Crossing with alternative rail infrastructure in the Thames Estuary region in relation to (a) traffic congestion reduction and (b) economic productiv

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1. 29 May 2026

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what comparative assessment she has made of the Lower Thames Crossing with alternative rail infrastructure in the Thames Estuary region in relation to (a) traffic congestion reduction and (b) economic productiv

   Source: Commons

2. 5 June 2026

   Answer

   I can confirm the Department for Transport and National Highways considered both a heavy rail crossing of the Thames and a combined heavy rail and road crossing, serving passengers and rail freight. The report concluded that the provision of rail freight ...

   Source: Written answer

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