We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by Thames Rail Corridor Limited (a joint venture between DSB and English Welsh and Scottish Railway Holding Limited) of the Thameslink/Great Northern Rail Franchise.
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Michael Green and Judge Thomas Scott on 17 June 2021
East Midlands franchise bidders urged to show how they can deliver an ambitious upgrade programme as the invitation to tender is published.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Closed Competition Commission (CC) merger inquiry.
Setting out a vision for our railways, including a new way of operating train and track and changes to the franchising system.
Richard Brown’s review of the rail franchising programme.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Speech by the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport to the National Rail Conference.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Completed acquisition by Arriva plc of the Wales and Borders rail franchise
c2c to operate and improve passenger services on the Essex Thameside rail franchise.
Owner of Goldgenie Laban Roomes talks about the importance of protecting intellectual property as a franchise.
Employment Tribunal decision
From 1 March 2020 the Northern Rail franchise will be taken into public ownership. All tickets, including season tickets, will still be still valid.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
West Coast procurement reviews terms of reference published and negotiations with Virgin Rail Group to continue as operator commenced.
OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by London and South Eastern Railway, a wholly owned subsidiary of Govia Limited, of the Integrated Kent Rail franchise.
OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by MTR Laing Metro Limited of the London Rail Concession.
Government outlines initial proposals for the future of the Island Line as part of next South Western rail franchise.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Zacaroli and JudgeThomas Scott on 28 January 2021
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).