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Great British Railways

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 17 December 2024UIN 19204

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her timeline is for the establishment of Great British Railways; and what key milestones she expects to reach in the next 12 months.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The King’s Speech confirmed legislation – the Railways Bill – will be introduced to create Great British Railways in the first Parliamentary session. The consultation on this legislation will be published around the turn of the year. We anticipate GBR to be set up over the following 12 months after the legislation receives Royal Assent.

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