This bill ends private rail franchises and requires passenger railway services in England, Wales and Scotland to be operated by public sector companies instead, starting when current contracts end.
A Bill to make provision for passenger railway services to be provided by public sector companies instead of by means of franchises.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Louise Haigh, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Introduced: 2024-07-18
Royal Assent: 2024-11-28