South Central (Refranchising Process) (Hansard, 31 October 2000)

HC Deb 31 October 2000 vol 355 c390W 390W

§ 38. Mr. Burstow
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when the south central refranchising process will be completed. [133340]

§ Mr. Hill
The Franchising Director announced on 24 October that the shadow Strategic Rail Authority had signed heads of terms with GoVia as the preferred counterparty for the new replacement South Central franchise. GoVia are expected to run the business for 20 years and over that period they are expected to implement an investment programme valued at up to £1.5 billion.