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South Western Railway: Consultants

Asked by Mr Will ForsterLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 5 January 2026UIN 101679

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much South Western Railway has spent on external consultants since May 2025.

Answered by Keir Mather

Expenditure on external consultants is a matter for train companies to manage. The Department has agreed challenging budget targets with every train operating company, including South Western Railway, and officials discuss spending against these budgets on a regular basis.

Expenditure on specific contracts cannot be shared as it is commercially sensitive.

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