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Rail Update
09 January 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
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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