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Railways: Contracts

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 21 November 2025UIN 90806

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, in what circumstances she would extend track access rights for existing operators on the network.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Track Access Rights are managed independently by the Office of Rail and Road.

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