Closed consultation

A railway fit for Britain's future

From:
Department for Transport
Published
18 February 2025

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Summary

Seeking views on proposals to reform Great Britain鈥檚 railways.

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Consultation description

We are seeking views on new policies to be included in the forthcoming Railways Bill, which will enable the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR). GBR will be a single directing mind that will run our rail infrastructure and passenger services in the public interest.

The overall aim of these聽proposed reforms聽is to provide a railway that works better for both passengers and taxpayers聽across Great Britain.聽They also include:聽

  • the聽establishment of a new passenger watchdog
  • reform of fares and online retail of tickets
  • a new statutory role for devolved leaders in governing, managing, planning and developing the rail network
  • streamlining processes and reducing regulatory burdens聽to聽empower聽GBR聽to聽to deliver the best service聽for railway users
  • ensuring the private sector continues to play a key role, including a statutory duty for聽GBR聽to promote rail freight

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A railway fit for Britain's future

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Published 18 February 2025

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