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Information about Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reviews of the award of rail franchises under the Enterprise Act 2002.
CMA’s investigation provisionally concludes that Hitachi’s takeover of Thales GTS could reduce choice for Network Rail and TfL, impacting cost and service quality for passengers
Hitachi Rail’s offer to sell part of its mainline signalling business addresses the CMA’s competition concerns regarding the merger between two leading signalling suppliers.
The CMA is reviewing the Rail, Road and Inland Waterway Transport Block Exemption Regulation
Updated provisional findings have been issued by the CMA in its investigation of Hitachi’s proposed takeover of Thales GTS.
Consultation on proposed guidance for the evaluation of competition issues in rail franchise awards.
A consultation on the possibilities for greater competition between passenger rail operators in Great Britain.
The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Hitachi Rail, Ltd of Thales SA’s Ground Transportation Systems Business.
The CMA examined the scope for increasing competition in passenger rail services in Great Britain.
ORR and OFT guidance on the application of competition law to services relating to railways.
Hitachi’s anticipated purchase of Thales’ rail infrastructure business could lead to higher fares in future, the CMA has found.
Response to the Department for Transport consultation on the necessary legislative changes to implement the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.
Memorandum of understanding between the Competition and Markets Authority and the Office of Rail and Road.
The CMA is investigating the award of the West Coast Partnership Rail Franchise to First Rail Holdings Ltd and Trenitalia UK Ltd.
OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by Great South Eastern Railway Limited of the Integrated Kent rail franchise.
The CMA has raised concerns on 21 routes between Preston and Scotland under the new award of the West Coast Rail franchise.
OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by MTR Laing Metro Limited of the London Rail Concession.
The CMA has outlined how greater competition could benefit rail passengers on Great Britain’s major intercity routes.
Arriva could face an in-depth merger investigation over competition concerns resulting from it taking over the Northern Rail franchise.
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