To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the value for money of a direct award for ten years for the operation of the West Coast Main Line franchise from 1 April 2022.
Answered on
19 April 2021
No assessment of value for money for the Direct Award for West Coast has yet been made. However, value for money will be a consideration within the decision-making process at the appropriate time.
Answered by
Department for Transport