Bolton West MP Chris Green has raised concerns about the delay for the completion of electriication on the Manchester to Preston line. Speaking in a Westminster Hall debate on Transport Infrastructure in Lancashire, he said:
The electrification of the rail line between Manchester and Preston is very welcome, but does my hon. Friend share my concerns about the one-year delay? The line is very congested at the moment, so we need additional carriages and services on the track over the coming year until the electrification process is finished and the upgrades are completed.