The Department for Transport has issued a stakeholder consultation into the TransPennine Express rail franchise and Northern rail franchise.
The Consultation seeks views on the specification provided to bidders for the next TransPennine Express (TPE) and Northern rail franchises due in February 2016. The consultation is to:
- inform you of the planned process and timescales for awarding the TPE and Northern franchises
- provide background information about the current services and the context of the new franchises
- guide stakeholders and potential funders of the objectives and expectations for the franchises
- discuss the requirements included in the Rail Executive’s base case specifications and the options considered
- invite potential funders to notify Rail Executive of any changes
To contribute to the consultation please follow this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/future-of-northern-and-transpennine-express-rail-franchises