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Written question asked by Faisal Rashid (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2019. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure that the rail industry is accountable to Government.

Answer

The Department works closely with the rail industry to ensure it is held accountable, with regular meetings between industry and Ministers and officials. A number of robust reporting and risk management processes are in place to support this work. The Williams Rail Review will also consider the role of the Department as part of its thinking on wider reform.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
278597
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Accountability Railways
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk