Rapid Transit Systems

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of autonomous rail rapid transit for (a) Southampton, (b) the Solent region and (c) in general.

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1. 24 October 2025

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of autonomous rail rapid transit for (a) Southampton, (b) the Solent region and (c) in general.

   Source: Commons

2. 30 October 2025

   Answer

   Government recognises the valuable role that mass transit networks can play as part of a truly integrated transport system, in the right circumstances, in our cities. It is for Local Transport Authorities to bring forward mass transit plans, as they are b...

   Source: Written answer

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