Rail Passengers’ Charter Bill 2024-26
establish a Rail Passengers’ Charter, setting out certain guarantees and targets in relation to the provision of passenger rail services; to make provision for penalties for failures to comply with the Charter; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)
The Rail Passengers’ Charter Bill is a Ten Minute Rule Bill tabled by Olly Glover.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?Yes. This Bill was introduced on 21 January 2026 and is currently before Parliament.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Olly Glover), not the Government.
What type of Bill is this?A Ten Minute Rule Bill is a process of tabling a bill, where an MP has 10 minutes to advocate for their legislation to the Commons and the Minister responsible.
So is this going to become a law?Ten Minute Rule Bills do not receive any legislative priority and will only become an Act of Parliament if there is unanimous consent of MPs.
However, the legislative proposal may be adopted by the Government, particularly if the proposed legislation can be implemented without a Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Ten Minute Rule Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Next Event: Friday 27th February 2026 - 2nd reading
Last Event: Wednesday 21st January 2026 - 1st reading (Commons)
Bill Progession through Parliament