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Railways: Competition

Commons · Question 51316 · Tabled 12 May 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 20 May 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which open access rail applications are awaiting a decision by the Office of Rail and Road.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 20 May 2025

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have confirmed to the Department that there are currently 12 open access applications that are awaiting decisions by the ORR. Details of live applications can be found via the ORR’s website: https://www.orr.gov.uk/rail-g...