Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 83842
Railways: Competition
Tabled: 21 October 2025
Answered: 27 October 2025
Question
Wendy Morton
Conservative — Aldridge-Brownhills
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is she taking to a) support and b) encourage new open access rail applications.
Answer
Simon LightwoodWe want a rail sector that is innovative and provides greater connectivity and understand that Open Access can support this aim. That is why we have been clear that we will support Open Access in the right circumstances, and why my department stands ready...
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