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Rail Reform in the Wales and Borders area
05 November 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Railways Bill has been introduced to Parliament to modernise and improve rail services in the UK, focusing on the Wales and Borders area.
Action Requested
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Secretary of State for Transport and Welsh Ministers is to be developed based on the Heads of Terms agreement. The MoU will clarify responsibilities and governance mechanisms and is set to be published publicly in Spring 2026.
Key Facts
- Railways Bill introduced to Parliament.
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Secretary of State for Transport and Welsh Ministers to be developed based on Heads of Terms agreement.
- MoU aims to codify devolved responsibilities, funding arrangements, and joint governance mechanisms.
- Partnership agreement between Great British Railways (GBR) and Transport for Wales (TfW) will support operational alignment.
- Publication of the MoU is set for Spring 2026.
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