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 Lightwood
We 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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