Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 113407
Railways: Skilled Workers
Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Question
Rebecca Smith
Conservative — South West Devon
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consideration her Department has given to the potential impact of wage inflation on the availability of skilled labour in rail infrastructure, maintenance, and engineering roles.
Answer
Keir MatherThe railway depends on a thriving and competitive supply chain that supports economic growth and invests in its workforce and the skills required to enable a functioning railway. The Department for Transport monitors capacity within the rail sector throug...
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