Britain’s rail franchise model unfit for purpose, say MPs

Parliamentary committee report claims current model is failing train passengers with high fares and poor performance Britain’s rail franchising model is no longer fit for purpose, not providing competition and letting passengers down, MPs have warned.A report from the House of Commons transport select committee said the government was failing to hold train operators to account, while “serious deficiencies” in the Department for Transport (DfT) meant the government should consid