Policy paper

DFTO's Chair's letter

In DFTO’s Chair’s letter, ministers have set out their priorities for DFTO to deliver over the next 14 months.

From:
Department for Transport and DfT Operator Limited
Published
25 March 2026

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DFTO's Chair's letter

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The ‘Chair’s letter’ is a core governance and accountability tool for DfT and a key means by which ministers can communicate their priorities to their public bodies.

The Chair’s letter is a mechanism through which DfT can track the performance of DFTO and underpins the DFTO Chair and Non-Executive Directors’ appraisals.

The DFTO’s Chair’s letter sets out ministerial priorities for the next 14 months, which include:

  • delivering improved train performance, accessibility and customer experience
  • driving forward a railway which is value for money
  • taking steps to support the transition to Great British Railways

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Published 25 March 2026

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