Ministerial role
Minister of State (Minister for Rail)
Organisations:
Department for Transport
Current role holder:
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE
Responsibilities
The Minister for Rail is responsible for:
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rail policy and infrastructure
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rail reform and GBR design
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workforce reform
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HS2
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Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR)
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East West Rail (EWR)
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light rail
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London and TfL
Current role holder
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE was appointed Minister of State at the Department for Transport on 8 July 2024.