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Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 July 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2014. It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: North of England

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which councillors represented on Rail North agreed to the consultation paper issued by his Department on the Transpennine and Northern Rail franchises; and what council each such councillor represented.

Answer

Rail North’s decision making process is a matter for them. The Department worked with Rail North representatives on the development of the consultation paper. The consultation itself seeks the views of individual councillors, councils, passengers, and all other interested parties to inform the specifications for both the Northern and TransPennine Express franchises. The consultation can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/future-of-northern-and-transpennine-express-rail-franchises and concludes 18th August.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
206390
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Councillors Franchises Railways Rail North North of England
Link
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