The government has put reforming the railways at the heart of its legislative agenda known as the Queen’s Speech.
Yesterday it committed to embracing the rail review report which, according to Transport Secretary and Welwyn Hatfield MP Grant Shapps, will put passengers 'at the heart' of the railways.
READ MORE: Commuters hit by 2.8 per cent rail fare increase in 2020The report, set to come out soon, might mean big changes for Govia-operated Great Northern and Thameslink.
Mr Shapps said "I want our trains to run on time and I'm going to reform the system so that everyone involved in the railway has that as their primary objective."
READ MORE: Govia Thameslink Railway worst in UK for cancellations in 2018This could prove welcome news for commuters that ride Thameslink services, who were the most cancelled train company in 2018.
"We now have new 717s running on our Moorgate to [Welwyn Garden City] line which is a useful start," Mr Shapps added.
However legislative reform to railways will only be possible if the Government secures the votes, despite its minority.
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