Improving transport connectivity in the North West
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on improving transport connectivity in the North West on 19 March 2025. The debate will be opened by Jo Platt MP (Labour, Leigh and Atherton).

The Railways Bill (Bill 6 of 2004/05). House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/86.
Railways Bill (Bill 6 of 2004/05) (593 KB , PDF)
The Railways Bill (Bill 6 of 2004/05). House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/86.
Railways Bill (Bill 6 of 2004/05) (593 KB , PDF)
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on improving transport connectivity in the North West on 19 March 2025. The debate will be opened by Jo Platt MP (Labour, Leigh and Atherton).
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Open access operators for rail services' is scheduled for Thursday 6 February 2025, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate will be led by Martin Vickers MP.
The government is bringing most passenger train operators under public ownership. Nationalisation will start in 2025 and is expected to finish in 2027.