Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the number of new jobs that will be created by Great British Railways.

The number of new jobs that will be created by Great British Railways (GBR) is subject to further work and approval within a business case. GBR will be a streamlined organisation that is regionally focused with supporting central functions. The majority of functions that GBR will take on already exist in DfT, Network Rail and Rail Delivery Group. GBR will unlock the potential of track and train collaboration for the benefit of passengers, freight users, and taxpayers – helping to create a compelling offer to existing and potential industry staff.