Local Rail Services

Huw on commute

As a daily commuter to Parliament, the state of our railway personally impacts me as well so I want to assure constituents that I not only understand but I experience it too and have done so for the last fifteen years as a season-ticket holder.  

I have a real passion for rail. It regenerates areas, connects us with our nation and pushes new frontiers. Having spent 7 years on the Transport Select Committee, the last two as Chairman, I've had a great insight into rail. I appreciate the problems we face and the people who can address them.

I am delighted to have been appointed Minister of State at the Department for Transport by the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Rail and HS2 in October 2022. I look forward to the opportunities and challenges this new role brings and remain focussed on ensuring that rail services, both local and national, deliver for communities and business.

 

 

News

Southern Rail and Transport under scrutiny

Whilst the TV cameras focus on the House of Commons chamber, the forensic scrutiny of government and industry is being tackled in committee. For me, this means the Transport Select Committee of which I am an elected member.

Transport Select Committee - Inquiry into Southern Rail Dispute

Transport Select Committee Inquiry: Huw questioned the new Rail Minister, Paul Maynard MP and Bernadette Kelly CB, Director General, Rail Group about the ongoing issues with Southern Rail following the implementation of their temporary reduced timetable of services

Transport Select Committee - Southern Rail Dispute

Transport Select Committee Inquiry: Huw and Committee Chair, Louise Ellman MP, question Rail Minister, Claire Perry MP, on what intervention the Government can make to end the Southern Rail dispute.

Southern Rail - Emergency Schedule

Constituency Update: Huw and Amber Rudd MP express concern over new emergency timetable announced by Southern Rail.