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« on: March 26, 2026, 09:16:13 »
Published 25th March 2026 online via https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dftos-chairs-letter

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The ‘Chair’s letter’ is a core governance and accountability tool for DfT» (Department for Transport - about) and a key means by which ministers can communicate their priorities to their public bodies.

The Chair’s letter is a mechanism through which DfT can track the performance of DFTO and underpins the DFTO Chair and Non-Executive Directors’ appraisals.

The DFTO’s Chair’s letter sets out ministerial priorities for the next 14 months, which include:
delivering improved train performance, accessibility and customer experience
driving forward a railway which is value for money
taking steps to support the transition to Great British Railways



Letter mirrored for members at https://www.firstgreatwestern.info/mirror/dfto-chair-letter-2026.pdf
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