WAQ76579 (e) Tabled on 24/05/2018

Does the new Wales and Borders rail franchise include a break clause?

Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport | Answered on 05/06/2018

The Welsh Ministers will be responsible for Operator of Last Resort duties for the whole of the Wales and Borders rail service from 14 October 2018. 

 

We are currently in a 10 day standstill period which allows the unsuccessful bidder to challenge the proposed successor of the procurement process for the next Wales and Borders Rail Services Contract.  I am, therefore, unable to comment on the contract at this moment in time. I will be providing further details to Assembly Members during the week commencing the 4 June.