The Railways Bill, implemented by the Department for Transport, reforms the structure and governance of rail services in Great Britain, with devolved arrangements for Scotland and Wales through memoranda of understanding. The bill is currently active with ongoing implementation including the East West Rail project and regional consultations.
Second Reading 16:14:00 Moved by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill: That the Bill be now read a second time. Scottish and Welsh legislative consent sought . The Minister of State, Department for Transport (Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill) (Lab): My …
First Reading 14:43:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee [Relevant documents: Eighth Report of the Transport Committee of Session 2024-26, Railways Bill, HC 1472, and the Government response, HC 1836.] New Clause 48 Tax consequences of transfer schemes “(1) …
Sets out plans for publication of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Scottish Ministers on how Great British Railways may deliver services in Scotland.
Sets out roles and responsibilities of the Department for Transport and the Welsh Government on how Great British Railways and Transport for Wales will collaborate on the running of the railway in Wales.
This is the Department for Transport's equalities impact assessment of measures within the Railways Bill.
Second Reading [Relevant documents: Oral evidence taken before the Transport Committee on 26 November, on the Railways Bill, HC 1472 ; Written evidence to the Transport Committee, on the Railways Bill, reported to the House on 2 December, HC 1472 …
The Department for Transport's response to the consultation on the Railways Bill.
In response to: Railways Bill
In response to: Railways Bill
In response to: Railways Bill
In response to: Railways Bill
In response to: Railways Bill
Provides more information about the Railways Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 November 2025.
This bill will set the legal framework for transferring passenger rail service operations into public ownership.
The draft Rail Reform Bill contains the primary legislative measures, which form a key part of delivering rail reform in Great Britain.
In response to: Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011: 2021 review
Seeks views on the contents of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Bill draft class approval.
Seeks views on the contents of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Bill draft class approval.
Seeks views on the contents of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Bill draft class approval.
Implementing the market pillar, European Union directive (2016/2370/EU), plus preparing rail markets legislation for EU Exit.
Implementing the market pillar, European Union directive (2016/2370/EU), plus preparing rail markets legislation for EU Exit.
Implementing the market pillar, European Union directive (2016/2370/EU), plus preparing rail markets legislation for EU Exit.
Seeks views on the contents of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill draft class approval.
Seeks views on the contents of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill draft class approval.
Seeks views on the contents of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill draft class approval.
Seeks views on transposing a directive to establish a single European railway area for the UK and UK side of the Channel Tunnel.
Roles and responsibilities of the Department of Transport and Network Rail in government funded rail enhancement projects.
Seeks views on the report from Sir Peter Hendy on the re-planning of Network Rail’s investment programme.
Seeks views on the report from Sir Peter Hendy on the re-planning of Network Rail’s investment programme.
Seeks views on the report from Sir Peter Hendy on the re-planning of Network Rail’s investment programme.
Seeks views on transposing a directive to establish a single European railway area for the UK and UK side of the Channel Tunnel.
Seeks views on transposing a directive to establish a single European railway area for the UK and UK side of the Channel Tunnel.