Consultation outcome: Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail: legislative changes to implement rail reform

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 from9 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) Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-3226-3, CP 660

PDF, 893 KB, 75 pages

Order a copy

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email webmasterdft@dft.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail: consultation on legislation to implement rail transformation: correction slip PDF, 474 KB, 1 page

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email webmasterdft@dft.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.