Railways: Nationalisation
Commons · Question 106406 · Tabled 16 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Lisa Smart
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the nationalisation of Northern Rail on punctuality, reliability, and frequency of service; and whether any improvements have been identi
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 27 Jan 2026
My Department has regular discussions with Northern Trains, as with all publicly owned operators, to ensure it remains focused on reducing train service cancellations and providing a reliable, predictable train service for customers. As part of this, we s...