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Railways: Industrial Disputes

Asked by Dr Luke EvansConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 21 November 2025UIN 90362

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans her Department has to manage industrial disputes within the rail sector following the proposed transfer of all rail franchises into full public ownership.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Government is committed to resetting industrial relations. A first of its kind joint industry and trade union Rail Engagement Group recently held its inaugural meeting to discuss shared ambitions for GBR. The Government plans to use this group to foster productive relationships with rail workers and their trade unions, where they are valued and respected partners in delivering the positive change we need to see on the network.

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