Committee publication · Correspondence · 26 November 2025 · HC 1472
Letter from the Leader of the House relating to the passage and scrutiny of the Railways Bill, dated 11 November 2025
From: Transport Committee
Inquiry: Railways Bill
Summary
Leader of the House Alan Campbell writes to Transport Committee Chair Ruth Cadbury acknowledging the Committee's 28 October letter on Railways Bill scrutiny. He confirms the Bill's introduction on 5 November and welcomes the Committee's involvement in scrutinising the measure, which implements the Government's public ownership model for railways. Scheduling details will follow in due course.
Key findings
- Railways Bill introduced in House of Commons on 5 November 2025
- Government plans to implement public ownership model for railways to improve passenger services and taxpayer value
- Transport Committee's scrutiny expertise welcomed by Government
- Secretary of State for Transport will arrange briefing with Committee members following Bill introduction
- Parliamentary scheduling to be announced through normal channels
Tone
ProceduralTopics
rail-transportpublic-ownershiplegislationparliamentary-scrutiny
Key actors
Alan Campbell MP, Ruth Cadbury MP, Secretary of State for Transport, Minister for Rail, Transport Committee
Notable line
“… reform of the railways is long overdue and J am pleased that the Railways Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on Sth November.”
Key Quotes
“… reform of the railways is long overdue and J am pleased that the Railways Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on Sth November.”
“This represents a significant milestone in this Government's plans to put the railways under a public ownership model to deliver reliable services for passengers and better value for money to the taxpayer.”
“The Government welcomes the knowledge and expertise of the Transport Committee in scrutinising the Bill throughout its passage.”
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