Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 86146
Railways: Nationalisation
Tabled: 28 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that nationalised rail operators (a) remain commercially viable and (b) ensure that lower-income passengers are able to commute.
Answer
Keir MatherPublic sector train operators deliver passenger services under Services Agreements with the Secretary of State. Services Agreements are customer-focused, performance-focused and will support the financial sustainability of the railways for taxpayers. This...
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