House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Rail Update
09 January 2020 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Grant Shapps Con Welwyn Hatfield
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Key points
- Rail Update statement made on 2020-01-09 by MP Grant Shapps
- ARN franchise for Northern rail services faces unsustainable financial position
- Minister evaluating proposals and considering short-term management contract or Operator of Last Resort option
Issue summary
The statement addresses concerns over the unsustainable financial position of the Arriva Rail North (ARN) franchise for Northern rail services in the UK.
Action requested
The minister is evaluating proposals from ARN and considering whether to award a short-term management contract or use an Operator of Last Resort. A decision will be made before January 2020 based on value-for-money criteria and principles set out previously.
Key facts
- The franchise's financial position only allows it to continue for several months.
- ARN has been requested to submit a proposal.
- Decisions are being informed by the Williams Rail Review recommendations.
- A decision will be announced before January 2020.
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