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Transport for London: Govia Thameslink Railway

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 12 February 2026UIN 108308

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 20 January 2026 to Question 104872, when her Department expects to conclude its assessment of Transport for London’s proposal for Great Northern inner services.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Department is continuing to review the proposal and is working with Transport for London to assess its benefits and wider implications, including the financial and operational impacts. No timeline for a decision has yet been set, but this work is continuing. This assessment will not affect preparations to bring Govia Thameslink Railway services into public ownership on 31 May 2026.

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