Written questions

South Western Railway: Nationalisation

Commons · Question 87760 · Tabled 4 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 14 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of nationalising South Western Railway on passenger rail prices since 25 May 2025.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 14 Nov 2025

As more train operators are brought into public ownership through the Department for Transport Operator and the establishment of Great British Railways, we must continue to ensure that passengers and taxpayers receive a fair deal. Since the pandemic, the ...