Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 74442
Railways: Industrial Relations
Tabled: 2 September 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025
Question
Dr Scott Arthur
Labour — Edinburgh South West
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she plans to have discussions with unions ahead of rail companies being taken into public ownership.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Department and DFT Operator have regular discussions with trade unions on a range of topics, including the public ownership programme. Officials engage with trade unions throughout the transfer process, from the point of confirming when a train operat...
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