Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 65117

Railways

Tabled: 4 July 2025

Answered: 9 July 2025

Named Day

Question

Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to help ensure decisions about open access applications prioritise services that connect stations that do not have direct services.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

Under the current system access decisions are solely for the ORR. We’re supportive of Open Access services where they encourage growth, improve connectivity and provide more choice for passengers. When a new application is received the DfT can submit its ...

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