Railways Bill
Commons · Question 110998 · Tabled 4 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Julia Buckley
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how the Railways Bill will ensure that access rights to the network are fair, transparent and enforceable, particularly where Great British Rail will both manage infrastructure and operate services.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 13 Feb 2026
The new access framework within the Railways Bill will ensure that GBR will determine the best use of the network capacity for all operators in accordance with its statutory duties. New legislation will include key safeguards for third party operators, en...