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Written question asked by Laurence Turner (Labour) on Thursday, 8 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Passenger Transport Executives

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether any agreements have been entered into under Section 13 of the Railways Act 2005 since the passage of that Act; and whether any such agreements are currently in force.

Answer

The Department does not have a record of any agreements under Section 13 of the Railways Act 2005 since its passage. Agreements can be made with the Secretary of State or a franchise operator. There are no agreements currently in force through this provision.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104273
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Passenger transport executives
Legislation
Railways Act 2005
Link
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