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Written question asked by Jonathan Reynolds (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 May 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 June 2013. It was answered by Simon Burns (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 June 2013 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Franchises

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he plans to begin negotiations with Transpennine and Northern Rail on their direct award contracts.

[157613]

Answer

The Northern franchise terminates at 2 am on 1 April 2014 and preliminary discussions with Northern Rail are under way. The TransPennine franchise does not terminate until 2 am on 1 April 2015 and preliminary discussions with First TransPennine Express are expected to commence later this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
157613; 563 c1200W
Session
2013-14
Subjects
Franchises Railways North of England
Link
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