5 November 2025
Commenting on the publication of the Railways Bill, Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), said:
“The publication of today’s Railways Bill gives some welcome clarity and represents a step forward in gaining an understanding of the Government’s plans to reform UK rail.
“The Railway Industry Association and our members now hope the Bill proceeds promptly in order that UK rail can secure the certainty it needs as soon as possible, as we seek to accelerate the building of a railway fit for the future. In the meantime, we continue to urge the Government to publish a long term strategy and pipeline of work for rail – both infrastructure and rolling stock. And to support the development of innovative rail funding models, which couple both public and private investment, ultimately to the benefit of railway customers – passengers and freight – and, of course, the taxpayer.”