Great British Railways: Retail Trade
Commons · Question 105430 · 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, what safeguards will be included in the Great British Railways licence to manage conflicts of interest arising from Great British Railways’ dual role as system operator and rail retailer.
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...