South Western Railway

(asked on 2nd March 2023) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of extending the South Western Railway contract on customers.


Answered by
Huw Merriman Portrait
Huw Merriman
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
This question was answered on 2nd March 2023

The impact on customers is the primary consideration in the award of National Rail Contracts. Having considered all options available to us, this extension provides the best outcome for customers in the South West of England and provides a bridge towards future Passenger Service Contracts under GBR.

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