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Railways: Greater London

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 15 July 2026UIN 16606

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether HM Government has received representations from the Mayor of London on the GLA taking control of suburban rail services (a) inside and (b) outside Greater London.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Department has received representations from the Mayor of London and Transport for London regarding the potential devolution of Great Northern Inner rail services. These services operate both within Greater London and to destinations beyond the Greater London boundary. The Government continues to engage with the Mayor of London and Transport for London on these proposals.

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