West Coast Partnership Rail Franchise
(asked on 12th April 2021) - View Source
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reasons he is seeking to give a direct award to operate the West Coast Main Line franchise from 1 April 2022 instead of taking control of its operations via the Operator of Last Resort.
This question was answered on 19th April 2021
The Prior Information Notice provides the opportunity to develop a Direct Award in line with the Secretary of State’s duties under section 26 of the Railways Act. No decision has been made on West Coast franchise.