Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he expects the review of Southern Rail's performance to be completed; and if he will make a statement.

The scale of the industrial action on Southern has caused significant disruption to passengers, which is reflected in the force majeure claim by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). The Department analyses claims and must be satisfied that force majeure is appropriate. This is a complex claim to analyse and the process is ongoing.

We are working with both GTR and Network Rail to deliver much-needed improvements to passengers and considering a number of recommendations from the industry at present.