Northern and GTR operators could be barred from future rail franchises

Minister says companies were ‘not sufficiently prepared’ and announces inquiry into timetable chaosThe operators of Govia Thameslink Railway and Northern rail could be banned from bidding for future franchises if they are found to be at fault for the chaos inflicted on passengers over the past two weeks, the transport secretary has said.Chris Grayling also announced an inquiry into the timetable fiasco that has left passengers in northern and south-east England facing widespread canc