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.
The Rail Passengers’ Charter Bill would create a formal Rail Passengers’ Charter that sets guarantees and targets for the quality and reliability of passenger rail services. It would also introduce penalties for operators that fail to meet the Charter, along with related provisions to support enforcement.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings in both Houses.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 27 February 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.