Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/part/I/crossheading/franchising-of-passenger-services
Timestamp: 2018-07-21 17:44:45
Document Index: 447051549

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art 2', 'art. 3', 'art 2', 'art 2', 'art. 2', 'art 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art 2', 'art 2', 'art 2', 'art 2', 'art 2', 'art 2', 'art 2', 'art 2', 'art. 11', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 10', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 11', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2']

s. 24A heading words substituted by S.I. 2018/631 Sch. para. 7(2) (comes into force 2.00am on the 14/10/2018)
Franchising of passenger servicesE+W+S
23 Passenger services to be subject to franchise agreements.E+W+S
(1)It shall be the duty of the [F1appropriate designating authority] from time to time to designate [F2such services for the carriage of passengers by railway (other than services which are, by virtue of section 24 below, exempt from designation under this subsection) as it considers ought to be provided under franchise agreements.].
in relation to Scotland-only services, means the Scottish Ministers; and
in relation to all other services, means the Secretary of State;
in relation to a Scottish franchise agreement, means the Scottish Ministers; and
in relation to any other franchise agreement, means the Secretary of State;]
F1Words in s. 23(1)(2) substituted (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 13(1)(5); S.I. 2005/1909, art 2, Sch.
F2Words in s. 23(1) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 212(1) (with Sch. 28 para. 3); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F3Words in s. 23(2) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 215, Sch. 16 para. 14(3); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)(which S.I. was amended by S.I. 2001/115, art. 2(2))
F4S. 23(2ZA)-(2ZC) inserted (16.10.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 13(2)(5): S.I. 2005/2812, art 2(1), Sch. 1
F5S. 23(2A)(2B) inserted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 212(2)(with Sch. 28 para. 3); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F6S. 23(2B) repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 59, 60, Sch. 1 para. 13(3)(5), Sch. 13 (with s.14(4)(5) Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art 2, Sch.
F7Definitions of "appropriate designating authority" and "appropriate franchising authority" in s. 23(3) inserted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 13(4)(a)(5): S.I. 2005/1909, art 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F8Words in definition of "franchise agreement" in s. 23(3) substituted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 13(4)(b)(5): S.I. 2005/1909, art 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
C1S. 23(1) excluded (1.4.1994) by S.I. 1994/606, art. 6
S. 23(1) excluded (13.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/3112, art. 3
I1S. 23 wholly in force at 1.4.1994; s. 23 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154(2); s. 23(3)(4) in force at 6.1.1994 by S.I. 1993/3237, art. 2(2); s. 23 in force at 1.4.1994 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1994/571, art. 5
(1)The [F9appropriate designating authority] may by order grant exemption from designation under section 23(1) above in respect of such services for the carriage of passengers by railway as may be specified in the order, but subject to compliance with such conditions (if any) as may be so specified.
and a franchise exemption granted to persons of a particular class or description shall be published in such manner as the [F9appropriate designating authority] considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons of that class or description.
(3)If a person who provides, or who proposes to introduce, services for the carriage of passengers by railway makes an application to the [F9appropriate designating authority] under this subsection for the grant of an exemption from designation under section 23(1) above in respect of any such service which he provides or proposes to introduce, the [F9appropriate designating authority] , after consultation with [F10the Office of Rail and Road] F11. . . —
(a)may either grant or refuse the exemption, whether wholly or to such extent as [F12the appropriate designating authority] may specify in the exemption; and
(b)if and to the extent that [F12the appropriate designating authority] grants it, may do so subject to compliance with such conditions (if any) as [F12the appropriate designating authority] may so specify.
[F13(3A)Before granting a franchise exemption in respect of a cross-border service, the Secretary of State must consult the Scottish Ministers.]
(4)Before granting a franchise exemption under subsection (3) above, the [F9appropriate designating authority] shall give notice—
(a)stating that [F14it] proposes to grant the franchise exemption,
(b)stating the reasons why [F14it] proposes to grant the franchise exemption, and
(5)A notice under subsection (4) above shall be given by publishing the notice in such manner as the [F9appropriate designating authority] considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the grant of the franchise exemption.
(6)If any condition (the “broken condition") of a franchise exemption [F15granted by the appropriate designating authority is not complied with, it] may give to any relevant person a direction declaring that the franchise exemption is revoked, so far as relating to that person, to such extent and as from such date as may be specified in the direction.
(9)Any application for a franchise exemption under subsection (3) above must be made in writing; and where any such application is made, the [F9appropriate designating authority] may require the applicant to furnish [F16it] with such information as the [F9appropriate designating authority] may consider necessary to enable [F16it] to decide whether to grant or refuse the franchise exemption.
[F17(12A)A statutory instrument containing an order under this section by the Scottish Ministers is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.]
F9Words in s. 24(1)-(5)(9) substituted (16.10.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 14(1)(2); S.I. 2005/2812, art 2(1), Sch. 1
F10Words in s. 24(3) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(hh)
F11Words in s. 24(3) repealed (16.10.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 59, 60, Sch. 13; S.I. 2005/2812, art 2(1), Sch. 1
F12Words in s. 24(3)(a)(b) substituted (16.10.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 14(1)(3); S.I. 2005/2812, art 2(1), Sch. 1
F13S. 24(3A) inserted (16.10.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 14(1)(4): S.I. 2005/2812, art 2(1), Sch. 1
F14Word in s. 24(4) substituted (16.10.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 14(1)(5): S.I. 2005/2812, art 2(1), Sch. 1
F15Words in s. 24(6) substituted (16.10.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 14(1)(6): S.I. 2005/2812, art 2(1), Sch. 1
F16Word in s. 24(9) substituted (16.10.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 14(1)(7): S.I. 2005/2812, art 2(1), Sch. 1
F17S. 24(12A) inserted (16.10.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 14(1)(8): S.I. 2005/2812, art 2(1), Sch. 1
[F1824ASecretary of State franchise exemptions: operator agreementsE+W+S
[F19(ia)an STB,]
(b)the person entitled under the provision to make a transfer scheme is to be a Passenger Transport Executive[F20, an STB] or local transport authority which—
(i)the Passenger Transport Executive[F21, STB] or local transport authority which makes the scheme;
(ii)any other Passenger Transport Executive[F22, STB] or local transport authority which—
a company that is wholly owned by a Passenger Transport Executive[F23, an STB] or a local transport authority, or
a company of which each owner is a Passenger Transport Executive[F24, an STB] or a local transport authority.]
[F25“STB” means a sub-national transport body established under section 102E of the Local Transport Act 2008.]
F18S. 24A inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 8 para. 8; S.I. 2015/994, art. 11(o)
F19S. 24A(4)(a)(ia) inserted (E.W.) (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(2)(a)
F20Words in s. 24A(4)(b) inserted (E.W.) (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(2)(b)
F21Word in s. 24A(4)(c)(i) inserted (E.W.) (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(2)(c)
F22Word in s. 24A(4)(c)(ii) inserted (E.W.) (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(2)(d)
F23Words in s. 24A(5) inserted (E.W.) (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(3)(a)
F24Words in s. 24A(5) inserted (E.W.) (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(3)(b)
F25Words in s. 24A(5) inserted (E.W.) (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(3)(c)
25 [F26England and Wales:] Public sector operators not to be franchisees.E+W+S
[F27(bb)the Greater London Authority;
F28(bc)Transport for London;]
(c)any [F29metropolitan county passenger transport authority][F29Integrated Transport Authority for an integrated transport area in England];
[F30(ca)any combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;]
(d)any body corporate whose members are appointed by a Minister of the Crown, a Government department, a local authority[F31, the Greater London Authority, Transport for London] or [F32a metropolitan county passenger transport authority ][F33, an Integrated Transport Authority for an integrated transport area in England or a combined authority] or by a body corporate whose members are so appointed;
[F34(2)Expressions used in sub-paragraphs (i) to (iv) of subsection (1)(e) that are defined for the purposes of the Companies Acts (see section 1174 of, and Schedule 8 to, the Companies Act 2006) have the same meaning in those sub-paragraphs.]
[F35(2A)Subsection (1) does not prevent a public sector operator from being a franchisee in relation to a Scottish franchise agreement.]
F36(9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F26Words in s. 25 heading inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 57(2), 72(7) (with s. 57(4))
F27S. 25(1)(bb) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 202(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 3, Sch Pt. 3
F28S. 25(1)(bc) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 202(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 3, Sch Pt. 3
F29Words in s. 25(1)(c) substituted (E.W.) (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 4 para. 58(2)(a); S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1
F30S. 25(1)(ca) inserted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 85(a); S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)
F31Words in s. 25(1)(d) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 202(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 3, Sch Pt. 3
F32Words in s. 25(1)(d) repealed (E.W.) (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 4 para. 58(2)(b); S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1
F33Words in s. 25(1)(d) substituted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 85(b); S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)
F34S. 25(2) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 143(2) (with art. 10)
F35S. 25(2A) inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 57(3), 72(7) (with s. 57(4))
F36S. 25(3)-(9) repealed (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 274, Sch. 31 Pt. IV; S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
C2S. 25 excluded (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), s. 25
I2S. 25 wholly in force at 1.4.1994; s. 25 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154(2); s. 25(1)(2) in force at 6.1.1994 for specified purposes by S.I. 1993/3237, art. 2(2); s. 25 in force at 1.4.1994 insofar as not alreday in force by S.I. 1994/571, art. 5
(1)[F37The appropriate franchising authority may select the person who is to be the franchisee in relation to a franchise agreement] from among those who submit tenders in response to an invitation to tender under this section for the right to provide, or to secure that a wholly owned subsidiary provides, services for the carriage of passengers by railway under that franchise agreement.
(2)The [F38appropriate franchising authority] shall prepare any such invitation to tender and shall issue that invitation to such persons as [F39it] may, after consultation with [F40the Office of Rail and Road], think fit.
(3)The [F38appropriate franchising authority] shall not issue an invitation to tender under this section to (or entertain such a tender from) any person unless [F39it] is of the opinion that the person has, or is likely by the commencement of the franchise term to have, an appropriate financial position and managerial competence, and is otherwise a suitable person, to be the franchisee.
[F41(4)F42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F43(4A)The Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers shall each publish a statement of policy about how he proposes, or (as the case may be) they propose, to exercise the power under subsection (1) above.
F37Words in s. 26(1) substituted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 15(2)(6); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F38Words in s. 26(2)(3) substituted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 15(3)(6); S.I. 2005/1909, art 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F39Words in s. 26(2)(3) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 215, Sch. 16 para. 16(3); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)(which S.I. was amended by S.I. 2001/115, art. 2(2))
F40Words in s. 26(2) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(ii)
F41S. 26(4)-(10) inserted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 212(3) (with Sch. 28 para. 3); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F42S 26(4) repealed (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 15(4)(6), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art 2, Sch.
F43S. 26(4A)-(4F) substituted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) for s. 26(5)-(10) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 15(5)(6); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
[F4426ZA No adequate tender for franchise received.E+W+S
F44S. 26ZA substituted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) for ss. 26A, 26B, 26C by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 16; S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
(1)It shall be the duty of the [F47appropriate franchising authority] before entering into a franchise agreement to satisfy [F48itself] that if the franchise agreement is entered into—
(2)After a franchise agreement has been entered into, it shall be the duty of the [F47appropriate franchising authority], before any property, rights or liabilities are subsequently designated as franchise assets in accordance with the terms of, or by amendment to, the franchise agreement, to satisfy [F48itself] that, if the property, rights or liabilities in question are so designated, they will be vested in the franchise operator.
(3)Without the consent of the [F47appropriate franchising authority], the franchise operator shall not—
(4)Where the franchise agreement is one under which the franchisee undertakes to secure that a wholly owned subsidiary of his provides the franchised services, the franchisee shall not, without the consent of the [F47appropriate franchising authority], take any action which would result in the franchise operator ceasing to be a wholly owned subsidiary of his.
(6)In England and Wales, no execution or other legal process may be commenced or continued, and no distress may be levied [F49and no power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 may be exercised ], against any property which is, or rights which are, franchise assets in the case of any franchise agreement.
the [F47appropriate franchising authority] shall ensure that the franchise agreement includes provision specifying, or providing for the determination of, amounts to be paid in respect of the property, rights and liabilities which, immediately before the end of the franchise period, constitute the franchise assets in relation to that franchise agreement if and to the extent that they are transferred by [F50a scheme under [F51section 12 of the Railways Act 2005]] at or after the end of that period.
(9)Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions that may be included in a franchise agreement with respect to the acquisition, provision, disposal or other transfer of property, rights or liabilities (whether franchise assets or not), the [F47appropriate franchising authority] may undertake in a franchise agreement to exercise [F52its] powers under [F51section 12 of the Railways Act 2005] to transfer franchise assets to [F52itself] or another in such circumstances as may be specified in the franchise agreement.
(10)The [F47appropriate franchising authority] shall ensure that every franchise agreement includes such provision (if any) as [F53it] may consider appropriate in the particular case for the purpose of securing—
F54(14). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F54(15). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F47Words in s. 27 substituted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 17(1); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F48Words in s. 27(1)(2) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 215, Sch. 16 para. 17(2); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)(which S.I. was amended by S.I. 2001/115, art. 2(2))
F49Words in s. 27(6) inserted (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 13 para. 112 (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)
F50Words in s. 27(8) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 252, Sch. 27 para. 24(2); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F51Words in s. 27(8)(9) substituted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 17(2); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F52Words in s. 27(8) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 215, Sch. 16 para. 17(4); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)(which S.I. was amended by S.I. 2001/115, art. 2(2))
F53Words in s. 27(10) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 215, Sch. 16 para. 17(5); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)(which S.I. was amended by S.I. 2001/115, art. 2(2))
F54S. 27(14)(15) repealed (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 274, Sch. 31 Pt. IV; S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
(2)Subject to the other provisions of this Act, if it appears to the [F55appropriate franchising authority] that the interests of persons who use, or who are likely to use, franchised services so require, [F56it] shall ensure that the franchise agreement in question contains any such provision as [F56it] may consider necessary for the purpose of securing that any fares, or any fares of a class or description, which are to be charged are, in [F56its] opinion, reasonable in all the circumstances of the case.
(4)The discount fare schemes which are to be regarded [F57, in relation to a franchise agreement,] for the purposes of this section as “approved” are those which are from time to time approved for the purposes of this section by the [F58appropriate franchising authority] .
F55Words in s. 28(2) substituted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 18(1)(3); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F56Words in s. 28(2) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 215, Sch. 16 para. 18(2); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)(which S.I. was amended by S.I. 2001/115, art. 2(2))
F57Words in s. 28(4) inserted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 18(2)(a)(3); S.I. 2005/1909, art 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F58Words in s. 28(4) substituted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 18(2)(b)(3); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
(1)The [F59appropriate franchising authority] may enter into a franchise agreement on conditions requiring—
(a)the rendering to the Franchising Director by the franchisee or the franchise operator of payments of such amounts and at such intervals as may be specified in, or determined by or under, the franchise agreement; F60. . .
(5)Subject to any requirements imposed by or under this Act, a franchise agreement may contain any such provisions as the [F59appropriate franchising authority] may think fit.
F59Words in s. 29 substituted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 19; S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F60S. 29(1)(b) and word “or" immediately preceding it repealed (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 274, Sch. 31 Pt. IV; S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F61S. 29(6)(7) repealed (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 274 Sch. 31 Pt. IV; S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
I3S. 29 wholly in force at 1.4.1994; s. 29 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154(2); s. 29(8) in force at 6.1.1994 by S.I. 1993/3237, art. 2(2); s. 29 in force at 1.4.1994 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1994/571, art. 5
[F6230 Duty of Authority in absence of franchise.E+W+S
(1)The [F63relevant franchising authority] shall provide, or secure the provision of, services for the carriage of passengers by railway where—
(b)a franchise agreement in respect of the services is terminated or otherwise comes to an end but no further franchise agreement has been entered into in respect of the services F65....
(2)The duty in subsection (1) above in relation to any services ceases if the services [F66begin to be provided again] under a franchise agreement.
(a)require the [F63relevant franchising authority] to provide or secure the provision of services if and to the extent that, in its opinion, adequate alternative railway passenger services are available;
[F67(aa)require the relevant franchising authority to provide or secure the provision of a Welsh service where it appears to the authority that it will not be receiving funds from the National Assembly for Wales that are reasonably equivalent to those provided by that Assembly (whether directly to the previous franchisee or otherwise) in respect of the service provided by the previous franchisee;
(b)preclude it from [F68making a proposal to which section 24 of the Railways Act 2005 (proposals to discontinue franchised or secured services) applies] in relation to any of the services, in which case its duty under this section to secure the provision of the services to which the [F69proposal] relates will (subject to [F70subsections (7) and (8) of that section) terminate on [F71the date for the discontinuance of services specified in the proposal]; or]
(c)preclude it from ceasing to provide or secure the provision of any of the services in any case falling within any of paragraphs (a) to (d) of [F72subsection (3)] of that section.
[F73(3A)For the purposes of this section the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers shall each have power—
[F74(3C)In this section—
F62S. 30 substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 212(5) (with Sch. 28 para. 3); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F63Words in s. 30 substituted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes, 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 20(1) (with Sch. 1 para. 20(5)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F64S. 30(1)(a) repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 20(2), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 1 para. 20(5)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
F65Words in s. 30(1)(b) repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), Sch. 13 Pt. 1; S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
F66Words in s. 30(2) substituted (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 20(3) (with Sch. 1 para. 20(5)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
F67S. 30(3)(aa)-(ac) inserted (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 18(1); S.I. 2005/1909 art. 2 Sch.
F68Words in s. 30(3)(b) substituted (1.12.2006) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), Sch. 11 para. 4(a); S.I. 2006/2911, art. 2, Sch.
F69Word in s. 30(3)(b) substituted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 8 para. 10(2)(a); S.I. 2015/994, art. 11(o)
F70Words in s. 30(3)(b) substituted (1.12.2006) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), Sch. 11 para. 4(b); S.I. 2006/2911, art. 2, Sch.
F71Words in s. 30(3)(b) substituted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 8 para. 10(2)(b); S.I. 2015/994, art. 11(o)
F72Words in s. 30(3)(c) substituted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 8 para. 10(3); S.I. 2015/994, art. 11(o)
F73S. 30(3A)(3B) inserted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes, 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 20(4) (with Sch. 1 para. 20(5)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F74S. 30(3C) inserted (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 18(2); S.I. 2005/1909 art. 2 Sch.
neither Part II of the M2Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (security of tenure of business premises) nor the M3Tenancy of Shops (Scotland) Act 1949 (security of tenure of shop premises in Scotland) shall apply to that tenancy.
“tenancy” has the same meaning as it has in Part II of the M4Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 or, in Scotland, as it has in the M5Tenancy of Shops (Scotland) Act 1949.
M51949 c. 25.