Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 105430

Great British Railways: Retail Trade

Tabled: 13 January 2026

Answered: 21 January 2026

Question

Rebecca Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what safeguards will be included in the Great British Railways licence to manage conflicts of interest arising from Great British Railways’ dual role as system operator and rail retailer.

Answer

Keir Mather

To ensure fair and open competition when Great British Railways (GBR) has a dual role as a retailer and provider of wider retail industry management functions, the government has announced a robust package of safeguards. These are a Code of Practice, with...

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