In response to the publication of the Williams Rail Review, which has created the new public body, Great British Railways, Labour’s London Assembly Transport Spokesperson, Elly Baker AM, said:
“It’s incredibly disappointing that the Williams Review has ignored the strong and compelling case for TfL to take over rail services within Greater London.
“The Review itself uses TfL as a gold standard for comparison. The Government know that with the track record of the London Overground and TfL Rail, devolution would mean more reliable and affordable services for thousands more commuters, but it has decided to pass up on this golden opportunity.
“And let’s remember, when he was Mayor, Boris Johnson was a passionate advocate for devolution of rail services to TfL. This is a deeply frustrating and concerning U-turn and I’m calling on the Government to urgently reconsider”.
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