Rail Partners calls for government to give operators more freedom

By Ilaria Grasso Macola Rail Partners has called for the government to give train operators more freedom to attract back customers. According to the rail association, the current system – introduced during the pandemic and based on contracts instead of franchising – needs to evolve through an increase harnessing of the private sector. Rail Partners has called for a renewal of National Rail contracts, including giving rail operators more freedom when it comes to timetables and ticketing. If implemented, the measures could unlock as much as £1.6bn, which the Treasury is currently missing out on …

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