Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with trade unions on the formation of Anglia Railways.

The Department and our industry partners, Network Rail and DFT Operator, have regular discussions with trade unions on a range of topics, including rail reform, of which integrated management arrangements are one part. The formation of integrated management arrangements across track and train, such as South Eastern Railway already established, is led by Network Rail and DFT Operator.