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Great British Railways: Conflict of Interests

Commons · Question 90331 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 18 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Jerome Mayhew

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of potential conflicts of interest arising from Great British Railways acting as both infrastructure manager and passenger service operator.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 18 Nov 2025

Government is bringing track and train together in Great British Railways, which will be a directing mind able to take long-term strategic decisions to make the best use of the network and which will deliver benefits for passengers, freight users and taxp...