A Bill to establish a Rail Passengers’ Charter, setting out certain guarantees and targets in relation to the provision of passenger rail services; to make provision for penalties for failures to comply with the Charter; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Olly GloverLiberal Democrat
26 February 2026
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The Rail Passengers’ Charter Bill would create a formal charter for rail services, spelling out guarantees and targets for how passenger services should be run and how passengers should be treated. It would also set out penalties for train operators that fail to meet the charter, aiming to improve reliability, refunds and customer service.
The bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the Commons. After this, it will progress through subsequent stages in the Commons before moving to the Lords.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 21 January 2026 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
