Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 78099

DfT Operator: Staff

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Grahame Morris

LabourEasington

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her proposed timeline is for the transfer of staff to the Department for Transport Operator Limited from Rail Service, Rail Strategy and Reform and Corporate Delivery.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The proposed transfer of some staff from DfT to the DfT Operator is planned to take place for the beginning of the financial year 2026/27.