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Network Rail: Staff

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 19 November 2025UIN 89639

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to publish guidance on the handling of existing (a) contracts, (b) liabilities and (c) pension arrangements for Network Rail staff after their transfer to Great British Railways.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Bill will not include operational and contractual details about transfer of property, rights, liabilities and staff into GBR or GBR's corporate structure.

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