Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 114849

Railways: Local Government

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what statutory role combined authorities will have under the Railways Bill in relation to service levels, timetabling and rolling stock deployment; what mechanisms will exist for regional leaders to challenge o

Answer

Keir Mather

GBR will be required to consult Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) where decisions on passenger services or rail infrastructure could have a significant impact on their areas. GBR will also have regard to the Local Transport Plans of MSAs to ensure loc...

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