Written questions

Great British Railways: Retail Trade

Commons · Question 105429 · Tabled 13 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 21 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Rebecca Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the principle of economic parity between Great British Railways’ retail operations and third-party retailers will be included in the Great British Railways Licence.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 21 Jan 2026

To ensure fair and open competition when Great British Railways (GBR) has a dual role as a retailer and provider of wider retail industry management functions, the government has announced a robust package of safeguards. These are a Code of Practice, with...