Public register of franchise agreements
A Franchise Agreement is the legally binding contract between the Secretary of State, the Franchisee (the Owning Group) and the Franchise Operator (the Train Operating Company) for the running of the UK’s passenger train services.
There are currently 17 train operating companies. You can contact the Public Register Manager at the Department for Transport: 020 7944 5952 or rail.publicregister@dft.gsi.gov.uk.
Current franchise agreements
Lists current franchise agreements and ancillary documents concerning the running of the UK’s passenger train services.
Obsolete franchise agreements
Lists obsolete franchise agreements and ancillary documents concerning the running of the UK’s passenger train services.
