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Rail Partners responds to Mark Harper's appointment as Transport Secretary

25 October 2022

In response to the appointment of the Transport Secretary, Rail Partners' Chief Executive, Andy Bagnall, said:

“Congratulations to Mark Harper on his appointment as Transport Secretary - Rail Partners and its members look forward to working closely with him and his wider ministerial team.

"This is a critical time for our industry. The priority must be to create a reinvigorated public-private partnership which can help the government deliver for customers, taxpayers and for Britain."

About Rail Partners

Rail Partners exists to make the railway better by harnessing the expertise and creativity of private sector operators for the benefit of those who use the railway, passengers and freight customers, and those who pay for it, including taxpayers. 

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