A Bill to establish a Rail Ombudsman to scrutinise performance and complaints and represent the interests of passengers; to make provision for the Ombudsman to levy fines on train operating companies for late running and cancellation of trains and about the use of such fines; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
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The Rail Ombudsman Bill would set up a new Rail Ombudsman to monitor railway performance, handle passenger complaints, and speak for rail users. It also allows the Ombudsman to fine train operating companies for late trains or cancellations, and includes rules on how those fines can be used, along with related provisions.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. The first reading took place in December 2016, indicating it has been a long-standing proposal in the Commons.
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20 Dec 2016
This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
