Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 92098
Train Operating Companies
Tabled: 18 November 2025
Answered: 24 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Jerome Mayhew
Conservative — Broadland and Fakenham
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to ensure open access operators continue to have opportunities to expand services under Great British Railways.
Answer
Keir MatherThe Bill contains clear legislative safeguards to ensure non-GBR operators, including open access operators, have fair access to the GBR-managed network. Open access operators can bring benefits to the rail network and passengers and will continue to play a role in delivering services where it represents best use of the network.