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Railways: Industrial Disputes

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 19 September 2025UIN 76656

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with train operating companies on industrial disputes relating to the scanning of electronic tickets.

Answered by Keir Mather

The train operating companies are responsible for managing industrial relations with their workforces and trade unions. The Department engages regularly with all of its contracted train operating companies regarding their approach to industrial disputes, including regarding ticket scanning.

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