Written question asked by Rebecca Smith (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: Skilled Workers
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consideration her Department has given to the potential impact of wage inflation on the availability of skilled labour in rail infrastructure, maintenance, and engineering roles.
- Answer
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The railway depends on a thriving and competitive supply chain that supports economic growth and invests in its workforce and the skills required to enable a functioning railway. The Department for Transport monitors capacity within the rail sector through the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) Periodic Review process, which assesses the resources and capability required for Network Rail to deliver its obligations safely and efficiently across each five year control period.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 113407
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Infrastructure Engineering Inflation Pay Railways Repairs and maintenance Skilled workers
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- 2026-02-27 07:55:27 +0000
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