Bill · started in the Commons
Rail Passenger (Compensation) Bill
A Bill to make provision for a single compensation scheme for passengers across train operators; to require train operators to pay automatic compensation to season ticket holders and certain other passengers where certain standards of service are not met; to allow train operators to recover compensation paid to passengers from Network Rail in certain circumstances; to establish a body to administer rail compensation; and for connected purposes.
The story so farThe Rail Passenger (Compensation) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 4 July 2018 by Bim Afolami (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 4 Jul 2018
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 7 Sep 2018.