Rail reform: The Passengers? Council ? A new watchdog for rail passengers

Other News Sources - The Railways Bill introduces the Passengers? Council (commonly referred to by the Government as the Passenger Watchdog), a statutory body designed to serve as an independent champion for rail passengers in Great Britain1. Established under Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Railways Bill, the Council will be built from the existing Transport Focus organisation, inheriting its expertise and passenger-focused culture, whilst receiving additional powers under the new legislative framew