Chuka Umunna – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Chuka Umunna on 2014-06-12.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the sufficiency of the transport links in the Streatham area; what plans he has to improve transport in that area; what research his Department has done on projects that might improve transport within the Streatham area; and if he will make a statement.

Stephen Hammond

Under devolution, transport in London is the responsibility of the Mayor and Transport for London (TfL).

The Government is providing over £10 billion to TfL during this Parliament, to support a significant enhancement of London’s transport infrastructure.

Network Rail is currently undertaking a Sussex Route study, to develop options for improvements on rail services in the Streatham area. It is due to report its findings next year.

Residents and transport users in Streatham will also benefit from the higher capacity trains that will operate across the Thameslink network. Furthermore, as part of the new franchise, there are proposals to provide two additional trains in the peak.