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Southeastern

Asked by Peter FortuneConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 September 2025UIN 76145

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce public spending on Southeastern Railway.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Government is busy delivering on its plan to overhaul the railways through the creation of Great British Railways, uniting train and track with the focus of delivering for passengers and freight.

In June this year, Southeastern and Network Rail Kent route united under a single leadership team known as South Eastern Railway – a significant step towards the creation of Great British Railways. This more collaborative approach is resulting in greater efficiency with better, faster decisions for customers and taxpayers, and reducing the subsidy required to operate Southeastern.

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