Railways
2026-06-09 · Department for Transport · 8808 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what role local and regional authorities will have in decision-making under the framework established by the Railways Bill.
Answer
The Secretary of State wants to bring decision-making as close as possible to the communities those decisions impact. The Railways Bill underpins the move towards a more locally focused railway, creating the statutory basis for structured partnerships wit...