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Train Operating Companies

Commons · Question 92098 · Tabled 18 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 24 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Jerome Mayhew

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to ensure open access operators continue to have opportunities to expand services under Great British Railways.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 24 Nov 2025

The Bill contains clear legislative safeguards to ensure non-GBR operators, including open access operators, have fair access to the GBR-managed network. Open access operators can bring benefits to the rail network and passengers and will continue to play...