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Written question asked by Andy McDonald (Labour) on Thursday, 4 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2025. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Thursday, 11 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Great British Railways

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how the (a) Southeastern and Network Rail Alliance and (b) proposed Anglia Railways will be integrated into Great British Railways.

Answer

The Southeastern alliance and Anglia Railways will trailblaze what an integrated railway can do. Integrating track and train at a local level is at the heart of the vision for GBR.

GBR will integrate track and train and bring together activities from more than 17 existing organisations – including Network Rail and the DFTO into a single organisation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75054
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Great British Railways East Anglia rail franchise Southeastern
Link
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