Issue - meetings
GM Rail Integration and Reform
Meeting: 27/09/2024 - Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Item 17.)
17. Rail Integration and Reform Programme: Emerging Rail Reform Policy Position & Next Steps 
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Report of Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Additional documents:
- Webcast for Rail Integration and Reform Programme: Emerging Rail Reform Policy Position & Next Steps
Decision:
1. That the importance of the rail network for GM and unlocking future economic growth be noted.
2. That the government’s plans for rail reform and ongoing GM engagement with Shadow Great British Railways.
3. That further engagement with HMG, rail partners and others to explore and influence legislative and structural options that would achieve GM ambitions be approved.
4. That the update received following the consideration of this item at the GM Overview & Scrutiny Committee be received.
5. That TfGM be requested to consider provisional timelines for the integration of the eight nominated rail lines into the wider Bee Network.