PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(2 September 2025)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she plans to have discussions with unions ahead of rail companies being taken into public ownership.

Asked by:
Dr Scott Arthur (Labour)

Answer

The Department and DFT Operator have regular discussions with trade unions on a range of topics, including the public ownership programme. Officials engage with trade unions throughout the transfer process, from the point of confirming when a train operator’s services will transfer into public ownership through to the transfer date and beyond.


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