Parliamentary Bills

Railways Bill

Government Bill

Originated in the House of Commons, Sessions 2024-26, 2026-27

Last updated: 24 June 2026 at 15:06

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Long title

A Bill to make provision about railways and railway services; and for connected purposes.

Sponsoring departments

Department for Transport
Heidi Alexander
Labour, Swindon South
Department for Transport
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Labour, Life peer

Current version of the Bill

HL Bill 25 (as brought from the Commons)
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11 June 2026
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Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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