Question follow-through · 103352

Govia Thameslink Railway: Staff

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps are being taken to ensure adequate staffing levels on GTR services during peak commuting hours.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
6 Jan 2026
Target answer date
8 Jan 2026
Answer
12 Jan 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 6 Jan 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps are being taken to ensure adequate staffing levels on GTR services during peak commuting hours.

  2. 8 Jan 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 12 Jan 2026

    Answer published

    Officials regularly engage with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to monitor staffing levels, including resources needed for peak commuting hours. All operators submit traincrew resourcing plans covering issues such as recruitment and training plans. The De...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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