Written question asked by Andy McDonald (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 April 2016 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Monday, 25 April 2016 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Rail North
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers Rail North has in relation to the Northern and TransPennine Express franchises.
- Answer
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Whilst the franchise agreements are between the franchisees and the Secretary of State who also retains statutory powers under the Railways Act 1993 in relation to the franchises, the management of the Franchise Agreements is undertaken by a devolved team based in Leeds which reports to a Joint Rail North/DfT Strategic Board.
In addition, Rail North Ltd has been given certain specific powers, including the ability to vary the level of regulated fares for the Northern and TPE franchises, which would otherwise be determined by the Secretary of State as part of a national fares policy.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 34771
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Powers Rail North
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