Railways: Skilled Workers
Commons · Question 113407 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Rebecca Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consideration her Department has given to the potential impact of wage inflation on the availability of skilled labour in rail infrastructure, maintenance, and engineering roles.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 26 Feb 2026
The railway depends on a thriving and competitive supply chain that supports economic growth and invests in its workforce and the skills required to enable a functioning railway. The Department for Transport monitors capacity within the rail sector throug...