From: Department for
Transport
Published 9 June 2022
Last updated 26 February 2024 — See all updates
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Plan for Rail: legislative
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Detail of outcome
This government response contains:
- details on how we consulted on the legislation, which forms a
key part of delivering rail reform
- an overview of responses received to the consultation
- our response to the points raised
- details on how we intend to take forward our proposals
The consultation recognised that many of the commitments set out
in the Plan for Rail do
not require legislation to implement, but that legislation is
required to deliver the full benefits of reform.
We consulted on the primary legislative changes proposed, seeking
views on 25 questions. These focused on the creation of Great
British Railways, the establishment of the new rail sector
structure and delivery of wider industry reforms.
Detail of feedback received
We evaluated the responses received and have published the
government response alongside the draft legislation (the
Rail Reform Bill).
Original consultation Summary
Seeks views on primary legislative changes required to effect
rail reform as set out in the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.
This consultation ran from
9 June 2022 to 11:45pm on 4 August
2022
Consultation description
We are asking for opinions on proposed changes to primary
legislation required to bring about rail reform.
This consultation covers:
- core functions and duties of Great British Railways
- new governance framework
- reform of wider industry structures and processes
We are also seeking evidence of the risks and potential
implications of the policies proposed to inform our impact
assessments. This includes any potential costs, benefits,
disadvantages or risks.
Our current appraisal is contained in the impact assessments
published alongside this consultation. It will be updated when
the legislation is laid in Parliament.
Documents
Williams-Shapps Plan for
Rail: consultation on legislation to implement rail
transformation (web version)
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Williams-Shapps Plan for
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transformation: correction slip
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Williams-Shapps Plan for
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transformation (print cover)
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Williams-Shapps Plan for
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transformation (print version)
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Williams-Shapps Plan for
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Williams-Shapps Plan for
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transformation – impact assessments
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The Williams-Shapps Plan
for Rail: legislative changes to implement rail reform,
summary
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