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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Monday, 12 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 December 2016 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 December 2016 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Govia Thameslink Railway: Industrial Disputes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with coach and bus companies on provision of alternative routes for commuters living in Worthing during industrial action on the Southern rail line.

Answer

The coach market in the UK is deregulated, as is the bus market in GB outside London. It is for individual bus and coach companies to decide how to respond to the action by Southern Rail.

However, my officials are closely liaising with the Confederation of Passenger Transport, the bus and coach trade body, to determine how bus and coach operators can best assist with providing alternative transport.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
56944
Session
2016-17
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Bus services Industrial disputes Worthing Govia Thameslink Railway
Link
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