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Rural Public Transport Bill

A Bill to make provision for a minimum level of bus and rail services in rural areas; to require the Secretary of State to consult users and prospective users of local rail and bus transportation about the provision of those services; to require the Secretary of State to review the provision of rail services to rural areas; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Rural Public Transport Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 24 June 2026 by John Lamont (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.

Sponsor

• John Lamont Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 25 Jun 2026.