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Railways Bill Implementation

The Railways Bill, implemented by the Department for Transport, reforms the structure and governance of rail services in Great Britain, with devolved arrangements for Scotland and Wales through memoranda of understanding. The bill is currently active with ongoing implementation including the East West Rail project and regional consultations.

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2026

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25 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Transport Scottish Government Context · primary home: Railways Bill linked

Framework for a memorandum of understanding between the Secretary of State and Scottish Ministers: applying the Railways Bill in Scotland

Sets out plans for publication of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Scottish Ministers on how Great British Railways may deliver services in Scotland.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Framework for a memorandum of understanding bet… (8pp)
25 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Transport Welsh Government Context · primary home: Railways Bill linked

Memorandum of Understanding between Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers: applying the Railways Bill in Wales

Sets out roles and responsibilities of the Department for Transport and the Welsh Government on how Great British Railways and Transport for Wales will collaborate on the running of the railway in Wales.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Memorandum of Understanding between Secretary o… (11pp)
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↓ Memorandwm Cyd-ddealltwriaeth rhwng Ysgrifennydd Gwladol a … (13pp)

2025

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11 Nov 2025 | Policy paper Department for Transport linked

A railway fit for Britain's future: government response

The Department for Transport's response to the consultation on the Railways Bill.

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↓ A railway fit for Britain's future: government response and… (105pp) ↓ A railway fit for Britain's future: government response: Br… ↓ A railway fit for Britain's future: government response and… (42pp) ↓ A railway fit for Britain's future: government response and… (214pp) ↓ A railway fit for Britain's future: government response and… (108pp) ↓ Rheilffordd sy’n Addas ar gyfer Dyfodol Prydain Ymateb y Ll… (107pp)
5 Nov 2025 | Policy paper Department for Transport Context · primary home: Railways Bill linked

Railways Bill

Provides more information about the Railways Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 November 2025.

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↓ Railways Bill introduction: British Sign Language (BSL) ver… ↓ Railways Bill explanatory notes ↓ Railways Bill impact assessment ↓ Railways Bill equalities impact assessment ↓ Railways Bill delegated powers memorandum ↓ Railways Bill factsheet: introducing and designing Great Br… ↓ Railways Bill factsheet: holding Great British Railways to … ↓ Railways Bill factsheet: the Long-Term Rail Strategy ↓ Railways Bill factsheet: rail freight ↓ Railways Bill factsheet: the passenger watchdog ↓ Railways Bill factsheet: accessibility ↓ Railways Bill factsheet: fares ↓ Railways Bill factsheet: devolved and local government ↓ Railways Bill factsheet: tickets and retail ↓ Railways Bill factsheet: how the government plans to fund G… ↓ Railways Bill factsheet: making best use of the rail network

2024

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18 Jul 2024 | Policy paper Department for Transport linked

Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill

This bill will set the legal framework for transferring passenger rail service operations into public ownership.

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↓ Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill explanat… ↓ Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill impact a… ↓ Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill delegate…
20 Feb 2024 | Policy paper Department for Transport Context · primary home: Railways Bill linked

Draft Rail Reform Bill

The draft Rail Reform Bill contains the primary legislative measures, which form a key part of delivering rail reform in Great Britain.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Draft Rail Reform Bill (32pp)
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↓ Draft Rail Reform Bill: explanatory notes (29pp) ↓ Draft Rail Reform Bill: impact assessment (123pp) ↓ Draft Rail Reform Bill: delegated powers memorandum (26pp)

2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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23 Jan 2019 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Rail markets: implementing the market pillar — outcome published

Implementing the market pillar, European Union directive (2016/2370/EU), plus preparing rail markets legislation for EU Exit.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Updating rail markets regulations: implementing… (24pp)
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↓ Impact assessment: the railways infrastructure (access and … (20pp) ↓ Summary of responses to consultation on updating rail marke… (24pp)

2018

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8 Jun 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Rail markets: implementing the market pillar — consultation closed

Implementing the market pillar, European Union directive (2016/2370/EU), plus preparing rail markets legislation for EU Exit.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Updating rail markets regulations: implementing… (24pp)
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↓ Impact assessment: the railways infrastructure (access and … (20pp) ↓ Summary of responses to consultation on updating rail marke… (24pp)
24 Apr 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Rail markets: implementing the market pillar — consultation opened

Implementing the market pillar, European Union directive (2016/2370/EU), plus preparing rail markets legislation for EU Exit.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Updating rail markets regulations: implementing… (24pp)
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↓ Impact assessment: the railways infrastructure (access and … (20pp) ↓ Summary of responses to consultation on updating rail marke… (24pp)

2017

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2016

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26 May 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Establishing a single European railway area: transposing an EU directive — outcome published

Seeks views on transposing a directive to establish a single European railway area for the UK and UK side of the Channel Tunnel.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Transposition of Directive 2012/34/EU: Establis… (24pp)
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↓ Annex W: impact assessment on the Railways Infrastructure (… (39pp) ↓ Annex Y: draft statutory instrument on Railways Infrastruct… (48pp) ↓ Annex Z: recast directive transposition note (30pp) ↓ Single European railway area (recast): response to the cons… (31pp)

2015

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18 May 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Establishing a single European railway area: transposing an EU directive — consultation closed

Seeks views on transposing a directive to establish a single European railway area for the UK and UK side of the Channel Tunnel.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Transposition of Directive 2012/34/EU: Establis… (24pp)
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↓ Annex W: impact assessment on the Railways Infrastructure (… (39pp) ↓ Annex Y: draft statutory instrument on Railways Infrastruct… (48pp) ↓ Annex Z: recast directive transposition note (30pp) ↓ Single European railway area (recast): response to the cons… (31pp)
24 Mar 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Establishing a single European railway area: transposing an EU directive — consultation opened

Seeks views on transposing a directive to establish a single European railway area for the UK and UK side of the Channel Tunnel.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Transposition of Directive 2012/34/EU: Establis… (24pp)
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↓ Annex W: impact assessment on the Railways Infrastructure (… (39pp) ↓ Annex Y: draft statutory instrument on Railways Infrastruct… (48pp) ↓ Annex Z: recast directive transposition note (30pp) ↓ Single European railway area (recast): response to the cons… (31pp)

2014

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2013

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