Great Western Line (Hansard, 8 February 1994)

HC Deb 08 February 1994 vol 237 c136W 136W

§ Mr. Jamieson
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what were the original target dates for the Great Western line franchise(a) to begin running as a shadow franchise and (b) in the private sector; and what are the current expected dates for these stages.

§ Mr. Freeman
The Great Western main line should begin operating as a shadow franchise from 1 April, which has always been the target date. It will be for the franchising director to determine when this franchise should be offered to the private sector.