Urgent question on the South Eastern rail franchise

Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, questioned on franchise delay

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/april/urgent-question-on-the-south-eastern-rail-franchise/http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/april/urgent-question-on-the-south-eastern-rail-franchise/
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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Rail transport in the United Kingdom, Keolis, Transport in the United Kingdom, Rail transport in England, Govia, South Eastern franchise, Southeastern, Sevenoaks, Chris Grayling, Hansard, Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise
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  • Sevenoaks MP, Sir Michael Fallon, asked the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling, to give an update on the delay in awarding the South Eastern rail franchise.
  • The South Eastern franchise covers commuter and regional services from Kent and East Sussex to London which are currently operated by Govia under the Southeastern brand.
  • The next franchise had originally been due to start on December 2018, but the refranchising process was delayed.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available in Hansard online three hours after they happen.
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