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Railways Bill

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

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Heidi AlexanderLabour (Co-op)

Last Updated

18 February 2026

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Railways Bill is a proposed law that would set out provisions about railways and railway services, along with other connected matters. It is currently being considered at the report stage in the House of Commons, with MPs debating and selecting amendments. The bill is sponsored by Heidi Alexander of Labour (Co-op).

Key Points

  • Deals with railways and railway services and related purposes.
  • Currently at the report stage in the House of Commons.
  • Originated in the House of Commons and sponsored by Heidi Alexander (Labour Co-op).
  • Accompanying scrutiny material is extensive, including written evidence, amendment papers, explanatory notes and impact assessments.
  • Falls under transport and technology policy areas.

Progress

The bill is at the report stage in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it would move on to further consideration in the Lords.

Who is affected?

Rail passengers and commutersRailway workers and staffRail operators and freight customersLocal communities near railway networksBusinesses relying on rail servicesTechnology and transport sector companies developing rail-related tech

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Railways Bill

10 Feb 2026

The Public Bill Committee has now completed its work and has reported the Bill with amendments to the House, and is no longer able to receive written evidence.

What happens next?

The Bill is now due to have its report stage and third reading on a date to be confirmed. Amendments can be made to the Bill at Report Stage. Amendments to be considered are selected by the Speaker.

Documents (90)

Notices of Amendments as at 19 February 2026
Amendment PaperCommons
19 Feb 2026
Notices of Amendments as at 19 February 2026 - large print
Amendment PaperCommons
19 Feb 2026
Notices of Amendments as at 13 February 2026
Amendment PaperCommons
13 Feb 2026
Notices of Amendments as at 13 February 2026 - large print
Amendment PaperCommons
13 Feb 2026
Notices of Amendments as at 12 February 2026
Amendment PaperCommons
12 Feb 2026
Notices of Amendments as at 12 February 2026 - large print
Amendment PaperCommons
12 Feb 2026
Notices of Amendments as at 11 February 2026
Amendment PaperCommons
11 Feb 2026
Notices of Amendments as at 11 February 2026 - large print
Amendment PaperCommons
11 Feb 2026
Chair’s selection and grouping of amendments for debate in Committee - 10 February 2026
Selection of amendments: CommonsCommons
10 Feb 2026
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 10 February 2026
Amendment PaperCommons
10 Feb 2026

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.