Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 102056

Railways: Nationalisation

Tabled: 2 January 2026

Answered: 12 January 2026

Question

Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make a comparative assessment of trends in the level of delay and cancellations by rail companies nationalised in 2025 a) before and b) after nationalisation.

Answer

Keir Mather

Public ownership is not a silver bullet, but it is a vital step towards rebuilding trust and pride in our railways. Due to seasonal variations and the impact of things like service level changes and introduction of new rolling stock, it will take time for...

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