PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Railways: Franchises (19 November 2015)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which current rail franchises include break clauses; and what is the purpose of each of those break clauses.
Asked by:
Angela Rayner (Labour)
Asked by:
Angela Rayner (Labour)
Answer
Older franchise agreements including Chiltern (let in 2002) and Wales & Borders (let in 2003) have continuation reviews at defined points, which could allow the removal of a poorly performing operator. Newer franchise agreements do not have continuation reviews at pre-defined points but the Department has the right under the Franchise Agreement to terminate the franchise in the event of severe and continuing non-compliance with the Agreement.
Answered by:
Claire Perry (Conservative)
3 December 2015
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