Mims Davies MP launches survey on nationalising the UK's railways

Mims Davies MP has officially launched an online constituency survey to gather residents' experiences and views on the nationalisation of Britain's railways

As the MP for East Grinstead and Uckfield (EGU), Davies initiated the poll following feedback from local passengers navigating major structural changes across regional lines like Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express. 

Key Details of the Survey

• Target Audience: Residents living in East Grinstead, Uckfield, and the surrounding Sussex villages.
• Core Focus: Assessing the reliability, affordability, accessibility, and overall value for money of local services.
• Primary Objective: Evaluating whether passengers believe public ownership is delivering better journeys or if performance has declined.
• Political Context: The initiative follows the broader legislative push to bring train operating companies back into public control as their contracts expire. Davies noted that initial feedback from constituents regarding recent service disruptions had been largely negative. 

How to Participate

Constituents can access and fill out the form directly via the Mims Davies Nationalisation Rail Survey Portal. The results are intended to inform her legislative work in Parliament and direct future discussions with Department for Transport Ministers. 

If you would like, I can provide more details on:

• The specific questions included in the survey.
• The broader timeline of the UK's rail nationalisation legislation.
• Recent service performance updates for Southern and Thameslink lines.