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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Transport for London: Commuter Services

Thursday 8 January 2026 · 1 question

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial questions addressed concerns about the devolution of Great Northern inner services to Transport for London.
  • Discussions are currently focused on the potential transfer of services within the Great Northern inner network only.
  • The minister acknowledged the potential benefits of integrating certain commuter lines into the London Overground network.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Bob Blackman Con Harrow East
Transport
Context

The question arises from discussions about extending Transport for London's management to additional commuter services, particularly regarding Great Northern inner services.

Question

I am concerned that while the Mayor of London and I have discussed the proposed devolution of Great Northern inner services to Transport for London in November, it would be very controversial to introduce such a measure for all Overground and National Rail services. Are the ongoing conversations about the entirety of the network or are they limited to just one service?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)

Discussions at present are limited to the potential transfer of services that form part of the Great Northern inner network. This is a complex matter, but I acknowledge the benefits of integrating certain commuter lines into London Overground and making them part of that network if there is agreement with local authorities along those lines.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Whether discussions encompass all services or are limited to specific ones

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