Is transport in the South East at breaking point?

Westminster Hall Debate February 2026.pdf

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Read our summary of the recent South East transport Westminster Hall debate tabled by Jessica Brown-Fuller - a discussion that made one thing clear: the region’s growth is being held back by the very infrastructure meant to support it.

From rail capacity stretched to breaking point to fragmented decision‑making and uneven investment, the barriers are well‑known but still unresolved.

If the South East is to realise its full potential, it needs a coherent, long‑term transport strategy that matches its economic ambition. The APPG for the Southeast and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway will shortly be launching its first investigation looking at how can real change in our transport network take place.

Our short summary captures the key challenges — and why this moment matters for the future of the region.