Liz McInnes – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Liz McInnes on 2016-03-08.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reasons Network Rail bought back rail lands in October 2014; and if he will make a statement.

Claire Perry

This decision was made by Network Rail, and I have sought clarification from the company as to the reasons. I am informed that the purchase was made to increase competition and efficiency across the freight industry, opening up the market to operators.