We want Great British Railways to reach its potential for making unified decisions over track and train informed by expertise in railway systems. We expect political leaders to set its strategic direction and hold it accountable for delivery, but micromanagement would work against the best interests of passengers and industry. The Department must be clear about the level of autonomy it expects GBR to exercise in enhancements planning, and how ministerial oversight will be exercised in a way t...

We want Great British Railways to reach its potential for making unified decisions over track and train informed by expertise in railway systems. We expect political leaders to set its strategic direction and hold it accountable for delivery, but micromanagement would work against the best interests of passengers and industry. The Department must be clear about the level of autonomy it expects GBR to exercise in enhancements planning, and how ministerial oversight will be exercised in a way that does not jeopardise the investment pipeline. (Recommendation, Paragraph 120) 54 Type: conclusion | Number: 27 | Response status: accepted Government response: The Government expects Great British Railways to exercise professional judgment and systems expertise in planning and sequencing its activities within the strategic framework set by Ministers. Ministerial oversight will focus on setting long-term objectives, approving major funding commitments and h