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Great British Railways

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 18 November 2025UIN 88874

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to publish Great British Railway’s (a) Access and Use Policy and (b) Draft Licence.

Answered by Keir Mather

A consultation on a draft Access and Use Policy is to be launched during Bill passage to support implementation of rail reform. Under the Railways Act 1993, the Department is required to publish and consult on a draft licence, and this will not change with the Railways Bill. We intend to consult on the draft GBR licence during the Bill Passage.

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