Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Prime Minister's Oral Statement of 1 September 2026 on Direction of Government, Official Report, column 68, what progress her Department has made on convening a rail summit.

Improving rail performance remains a key priority for the Government, and the Department continues to work with rail partners and the Prime Minister's Office to drive improvements for passengers. Further details on the rail summit announced by the Prime Minister will be provided in due course.