Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 51310

Train Operating Companies: Internet

Tabled: 12 May 2025
Answered: 20 May 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects Train Operating Company retail websites will cease to operate; and what transitional process her Department plans alongside a new Great British Railways online rail ticket retailer.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The Department is working on plans for Great British Railways’ (GBR) future retail capability and assessing its impact. It will go live once GBR is established. We will provide further details in due course.