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The Earl of Effingham (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 11 March 2025

Debate

East Coast Main Line

Contribution

My Lords, open-access operators on the east coast main line have delivered significant benefits to passengers through increased competition, lower fares and additional journey options. So why have His Majesty’s Government rejected eight out of the last nine applications for new open-access services?

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