HC Deb 29 March 1996 vol 274 c759W
Mr. Barry Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress has been made in franchising the Islands British Rail line. [24285]

Mr. Watts

The franchising director has today announced the draft passenger service requirement for the Island line franchise. The draft PSR sets out the proposed level of passenger rail services the franchise operator must provide and for which subsidy will be made. The operator will have the opportunity to run additional services to those set out in the PSR to respond to passenger requirements and develop his business.

Comments are invited by 24 May.

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