East Coast Main Line: Train Operating Companies
Commons · Question 47641 · Tabled 24 Apr 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 6 May 2025
Question
Asked by Martin Vickers
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of open access operators on (a) rail passenger growth, (b) passenger choice and (c) fare levels on the East Coast Main Line.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 6 May 2025
Whilst we have not carried out such assessments, the Department considers the likely impacts of all open access applications on a case by case basis in line with the standard industry process. This includes assessing the financial, operational and perform...