Written questions

Train Operating Companies: Compensation

Lords · Question HL1179 · Tabled 7 Oct 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 21 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Bradshaw

To ask His Majesty's Government how much of the money refunded to privately franchised train operators or open access operators within the last two months under Schedule 4 or Schedule 8 arrangements in Track Access Agreements come from public funds.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 21 Oct 2024

Schedule 4 and 8 payments are made by Network Rail and therefore always come from public funds.

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