A senior UK official has urged the rail regulator to limit approvals for new open-access train operations, citing potential revenue losses of £229 million for existing franchises. This intervention could impact companies like FirstGroup and Virgin, as they seek to launch new services, while the regulator, the ORR, prepares to make licensing decisions amid concerns from operators about the DfT’s stance.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A UK official wants to make it harder for new train companies to start running on the tracks because they think it will cost too much money, which could affect some companies that want to help people travel to places not well connected by trains.
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