Written question asked by Angela Rayner (Labour) on Friday, 20 November 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 November 2015. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Monday, 30 November 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: North of England
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what role he plans for Rail North in (a) assessing bids for the Northern and TransPennine Express rail franchises and (b) drafting the agreements for those franchises.
- Answer
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has been working with Rail North throughout the process to renew the Northern and TransPennine Express franchises. As well as their active involvement during the development of the franchise specifications and public consultation, Rail North staff have also been part of the DfT teams evaluating the bids and have commented on key parts of the draft Franchise Agreements.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 17097
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Franchises Railways Rail North North of England
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