Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 106406

Railways: Nationalisation

Tabled: 16 January 2026

Answered: 27 January 2026

Question

Lisa Smart

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the nationalisation of Northern Rail on punctuality, reliability, and frequency of service; and whether any improvements have been identi

Answer

Keir Mather

My Department has regular discussions with Northern Trains, as with all publicly owned operators, to ensure it remains focused on reducing train service cancellations and providing a reliable, predictable train service for customers. As part of this, we s...

ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 106406) →