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Bill · started in the Commons

Railways (Franchises) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to terminate a rail passenger services franchise agreement in certain circumstances; to repeal section 25 of the Railways Act 1993; to make provision for local franchising authorities in England; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Railways (Franchises) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 October 2018 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 10 Oct 2018
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 22 Mar 2019.