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Proceeding contribution from Steve Witherden (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. It occurred during Debate on bill on Railways Bill.


Railways Bill

The hon. Member serves a similarly large and rural constituency to mine. Getting stations open in such areas is incredibly important, and I urge him to work closely with community groups, as I am sure he is already doing, so that what I am trying to do in mid and north Wales might also be done in Cornwall.

Great British Railways presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rebuild our railways and create a service that works for the public good rather than for private profit. Workers must not be sidelined; jobs, pensions and trade union rights must be protected; and passengers must see genuine improvements in affordability and reliability.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
787 c388 
Session
2026-27
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Staff Access Disability Conditions of employment Accountability Devolution Concessions Finance Licensing Freight Franchises Property transfer Railways Parliamentary scrutiny Passengers Railway track Standards Carbon emissions Wales Tickets Great British Railways Office of Rail and Road
Legislation
Railways Bill 2024-26 to 2026-27
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk