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Great British Railways: Staff

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 78709

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans her Department has for the number of staff working for Great British Rail in each of the next 10 years; and over what time frame they will be hired.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

GBR will be established as a new arms-length body bringing together responsibilities currently split over more than 17 different organisations. While details on exact roles are subject to further design work, GBR will rely on colleagues from across the railway to continue the important work they do each day in delivering for passengers. We will continue to engage with the industry on our plans for GBR.

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