Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 74442

Railways: Industrial Relations

Tabled: 2 September 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh 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 Lightwood
The 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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