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Hendy addresses concerns about political interference in GBR

Rhodri Clark
22 January 2026
Lord Hendy expects GBR to collaborate with leaders in non-mayoral areas, as evidenced by rail developments in Cornwall.
Lord Hendy expects GBR to collaborate with leaders in non-mayoral areas, as evidenced by rail developments in Cornwall.
 

Rail Minister Lord Hendy has pointed out that the Transport Secretary’s powers to direct National Highways are rarely or never used as he addressed concerns about potential political interference in the functioning of Great British Railways.

Hendy and many others have argued that the current railway structure places too much responsibility and decision making with the DfT. Rail reform will enable ministers to set out the overall direction and funding and leave GBR’s management to...

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