Written question asked by Lord Snape (Labour) on Thursday, 24 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 August 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 August 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: Tickets
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to publish a clear transition plan for the transfer of retail responsibilities from train operating company retail websites to Great British Railways; and whether they will also publish a timetable for formal market consultation and tendering for the Great British Railways online rail ticket retailing.
- Answer
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Once Great British Railways (GBR) is established, it will retail online by consolidating individual train operators’ ticket websites. This will take place alongside a thriving private sector retail market, which will continue to play a key role in driving innovation and investment and encouraging more people to choose rail.
The Railways Bill consultation took place in the Spring. As part of this process, the Government consulted closely with the industry, the private sector, and wider stakeholders, including in relation to the future of the rail retail market. A formal update will be provided in due course.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL9921
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Internet Railways Tickets
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