Railways: Industrial Relations
Commons · Question 74442 · Tabled 2 Sep 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 10 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Scott Arthur
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she plans to have discussions with unions ahead of rail companies being taken into public ownership.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 10 Sep 2025
The Department and DFT Operator have regular discussions with trade unions on a range of topics, including the public ownership programme. Officials engage with trade unions throughout the transfer process, from the point of confirming when a train operat...