Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 5551

East Coast Main Line

Tabled: 12 September 2024

Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of allowing open access services to operate train services run by London and North Eastern Railway with (a) under 60% seat utilisation and (b) limited stop

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Department continues to work with the rail industry to ensure the design of timetable meets stakeholders needs and makes effective use of infrastructure. If an Open Access operator wishes to compete with a contracted operator, such as LNER, it is free...

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