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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
The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Hitachi Rail, Ltd of Thales SA’s Ground Transportation Systems Business.
Updated provisional findings have been issued by the CMA in its investigation of Hitachi’s proposed takeover of Thales GTS.
ORR and OFT guidance on the application of competition law to services relating to railways.
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.
Memorandum of understanding between the Competition and Markets Authority and the Office of Rail and Road.
Hitachi’s anticipated purchase of Thales’ rail infrastructure business could lead to higher fares in future, the CMA has found.
Memorandum of understanding between the Competition and Markets Authority and the Office of Rail and Road on consumer protection issues.
The CMA gives notice of its intention to release 3 merger remedies which the CMA considers to have expired.
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