Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 17 July 2023 to Question 193249 on Railways: Tickets, whether the Ticketing and Settlement Agreement permits companies which operate train services to co-ordinate and align their individual company policies and practices with each other (a) in the provision of their services to passengers and (b) on changes to those services.

In parallel to the public consultation, a train operator consultation also takes place as set out in the Ticketing and Settlement Agreement. During this consultation period, all train operators can see the proposals of others and are able to raise any questions or concerns.

When making a station proposal, a train operator should consider the impact they will have on other operators utilising the station.