Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 121174

Great British Railways: Conditions of Employment

Tabled: 16 March 2026
Answered: 30 March 2026

Question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

LabourPoole

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to protect transport workers a) jobs b) pay c) pensions d) conditions and e) travel facilities in the context of the transition to Great British Railways.

Answer

Keir Mather
In accordance with TUPE regulations, existing train operator staff transferring to the public-sector operator do so with their contractual terms and conditions protected. The trade unions (TUs) will be consulted at the earliest opportunity, if any changes...

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