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Rail Regulation and Performance Standards

The Department for Transport and Office of Rail and Road are establishing regulatory frameworks and performance standards for Great Britain Railways (GBR) and the rail network, including passenger service quality, franchise arrangements, and long-term strategic planning. The Railways (Franchises) Bill and related legislation are progressing through Parliament with recommendations to strengthen performance monitoring mechanisms, clarify the Long Term Rail Strategy, and ensure the ORR can effectively enforce passenger interest duties against GBR.


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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what minimum English language proficiency requirements apply to frontline rail staff responsible for passenger information and safety-critical communicatio

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what minimum English language proficiency requirements apply to frontline rail staff responsible for passenger information and safety-critical communications; and whether her Department or the Office of Rail an

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 22 Apr 2026 to Question 127105, what the outcomes of each of the Rail Engagement Group's meetings were; and whether her Departmen

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 22 Apr 2026 to Question 127105, what the outcomes of each of the Rail Engagement Group's meetings were; and whether her Department plans to take steps as …

28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the (1) timeline, and (2) key milestones, of the changes to passenger rail fares, including integrated contactless ticketing in city regions, as set out in Bett

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the (1) timeline, and (2) key milestones, of the changes to passenger rail fares, including integrated contactless ticketing in city regions, as set out in Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport, publ

28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how competition regulations on state aid are applied by the Office of Rail and Road when assessing applications for Open Access rail services; and what cha

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how competition regulations on state aid are applied by the Office of Rail and Road when assessing applications for Open Access rail services; and what changes are expected following the ORR's move …

27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 118920, if she will develop new Outline Business Cases for a) the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement and b)

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 118920, if she will develop new Outline Business Cases for a) the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement and b) Haughley Junction upgrades and …