The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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The full bill · Parliament publications

Railways Bill

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to assume control of passenger rail franchises when they come up for renewal; and for connected purposes.

Sponsors · 1

  • Caroline LucasGreen PartyBrighton, Pavilion

Bill · 1

  • Bill 35 2015-16, as introducedCommons
    17 Dec 2015

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