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Written question asked by Robbie Moore (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Thursday, 16 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Northern: National Union of Rail Maritime and Transport Workers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she intervened in negotiations between Northern Trains and the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers on (a) a driver open conductor close procedure and (b) other matters.

Answer

Negotiations take place between train operating companies and trade unions on a range of matters, including working practices, within mandates issued by the Department for Transport. The Secretary of State has not intervened in Northern’s door operation negotiations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125384
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Negotiations National Union of Rail Maritime and Transport Workers Northern
Link
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