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Transport Update

09 June 2022

Proposing MP
Grant Shapps Con
Welwyn Hatfield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses a public consultation launched by the Department for Transport on legislative changes required to reform the UK's railway system, following the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.

Action Requested

The minister is launching a public consultation focusing on three key areas: establishing Great British Railways with clear functions and duties, ensuring accountability through a new governance framework, and restructuring industry processes for better service delivery. The government seeks views to shape these reforms, which are crucial for delivering the vision set out in the Plan for Rail.

Key Facts

  • The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail was published in May 2021.
  • Primary legislation is required to deliver key structural reforms of the railways.
  • New flexible season tickets were introduced last summer.
  • GBRTT, under Andrew Haines, drives forward rail reforms and develops Great British Railways model.
  • The GBRTT oversees a competition for the location of Great British Railways' national headquarters outside London.
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