Guidance

Rail franchise schedule update

Updated 1 July 2019

This guidance was withdrawn on

For the latest information on rail passenger services see Great British Railways and the public ownership programme.

The Secretary of State has commissioned Keith Williams to undertake a root and branch review of the railway, including franchising. Currently contracted franchises and franchise competitions will continue. Other live rail projects are outside the scope of the review.

View information on each passenger rail franchise for bidders, passengers and stakeholders.