(27 Sep 2023, 3:28 pm)Bazza wrote How many of the reasons given could apply to operators in this area?
Certainly GNE and possibly ANE (although I’m not sure if they are being so vocal about running at a loss)
Add that to running in competition with heavily subsidised competition- Metro in the case of GNE and eventually the Ashington rail link for ANE.
I wonder if Nexus / local authorities have plans in place if any of the big operators pull out of the region
I've mentioned before, but I'd be extremely surprised if TNE weren't already planning for a move towards/introduction of franchising in the LA7 area.
Both leading candidates in May's election have manifesto commitments for this, and TNE's recent recruitment, would certainly add support to that view.
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