Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 82734

Railways: Industrial Disputes

Tabled: 16 October 2025

Answered: 24 October 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 19 September 2025 to Question 76656 on Railways: Industrial Disputes, whether her Department has (a) had discussions with (i) TransPennine Express and (ii) CrossCountry on industrial a

Answer

Simon Lightwood

It is for a train operator, as employer, to negotiate terms and conditions that are fair to staff and affordable for taxpayers. Both CrossCountry and Transpennine Trains have kept officials informed on the progress of negotiations with the RMT. I understa...

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