Railways: Nationalisation
Commons · Question 102056 · Tabled 2 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Blake Stephenson
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make a comparative assessment of trends in the level of delay and cancellations by rail companies nationalised in 2025 a) before and b) after nationalisation.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 12 Jan 2026
Public ownership is not a silver bullet, but it is a vital step towards rebuilding trust and pride in our railways. Due to seasonal variations and the impact of things like service level changes and introduction of new rolling stock, it will take time for...