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Great British Railways

Asked by Jerome MayhewConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 9 December 2025UIN 96704

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timeline is for the establishment of Great British Railways following the passage of the Railways Bill; and if her Department will publish an implementation plan setting out milestones for the establishment of Great British Railways.

Answered by Keir Mather

We are aiming for Great British Railways to be established as soon as possible after the Railways Bill receives Royal Assent, which will likely be around 12 months after the Bill passes. We will be focusing on implementing it, rather than publishing plans about implementing it.

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