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Commons Briefing paper by Louise Butcher. It was first published on Wednesday, 31 March 2010. It was last updated on Wednesday, 31 March 2010.


Railways: Strategic Rail Authority, 1998-2005

This Note describes the setting up of the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA), the background to it, its functions and powers as set out in the Transport Act 2000 and its abolition in 2005.

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Type
Research briefing
Reference
SN01344 
Subjects
Franchises Powers Railways Railway network Policy Standards Regulation Train operating companies Strategic Rail Authority
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Business and Transport Section
House of Commons Library
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