The Opposition has put forward an amendment to the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill.
Government moves to help nationalise train operation should include establishing an independent pay review process for public sector rail workers, according to the Tories.
The Bill is being fast-tracked through the House of Commons and is expected to clear its remaining stages on Tuesday before the House of Lords examines it.It would ensure that appointing a public sector train operator as existing contracts expire becomes the default position rather than a last resort.
The Conservatives’ amendments to be considered on Tuesday also include requiring annual reporting of the performance of publicly-owned train operating companies and maintaining space for private providers on the network.
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