Written question asked by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Transport Focus: Membership
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which organisations will be members of Transport Focus.
- Answer
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The Railways Bill will establish a powerful voice for passengers, the Passenger Watchdog, to be grown out of Transport Focus. It will be given significantly stronger powers to become a more effective passenger champion.
In addition to this, Transport Focus will take over the sponsorship of the Rail Ombudsman from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) as well as the ORR's role in setting and monitoring minimum consumer standards which train operators must meet as part of their licence conditions.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 95452
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Membership Transport Focus
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- 2025-12-04 12:53:25 +0000
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