Rail Engagement Group

The Rail Engagement Group provides an opportunity for senior representatives from the Department for Transport, rail industry and trade unions to discuss strategic issues facing the railway.

The government made a manifesto commitment to reset industrial relations and improve partnership working between the government, the rail industry and trade unions that represent rail workers. This is particularly important as we move towards establishing Great British Railways (GBR).

The government has, therefore, established the Rail Engagement Group to provide the opportunity for senior representatives from the Department for Transport, the rail industry and trade unions to come together to discuss the key strategic issues facing the railway.

Membership

Chair: Richard George

Members include representatives from:

  • rail trade unions
  • Trade Union Congress
  • Shadow GBR
  • DfT Operator Ltd
  • Network Rail
  • Rail Delivery Group

Membership in the group does not constitute holding a public office. Members attend the group in their representative capacities and remain accountable to their organisations.

While the group does not have decision-making authority, it can put forward ideas for policy consideration by the government, industry and trade unions.

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