Railways: Local Government
Commons · Question 114849 · Tabled 23 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Wendy Morton
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what statutory role combined authorities will have under the Railways Bill in relation to service levels, timetabling and rolling stock deployment; what mechanisms will exist for regional leaders to challenge o
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 3 Mar 2026
GBR will be required to consult Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) where decisions on passenger services or rail infrastructure could have a significant impact on their areas. GBR will also have regard to the Local Transport Plans of MSAs to ensure loc...