Policy paper

Memorandum of Understanding between Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers: applying the Railways Bill in Wales

Sets out roles and responsibilities of the Department for Transport and the Welsh Government on how Great British Railways and Transport for Wales will collaborate on the running of the railway in Wales.

• From: Department for Transport and Welsh Government
• Published: 25 March 2026

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Memorandum of Understanding between Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers: applying the Railways Bill in Wales

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Details

A signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Secretary of State for Transport and the Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, as required by the Railways Bill.

As set out in the Secretary of State’s statement this MoU sets out a framework for how UK and Welsh governments will collaborate in the delivery of a more integrated, user‑focused railway – with transparent roles, responsibilities and governance that:

• strengthens joint working between Transport for Wales and Great British Rail (GBR)
• supports empowered local decision‑making
• provides a platform for more coherent system planning and improved outcomes for rail users

Published 25 March 2026