All Rail franchises suspended by Government

[buspilot]

Apparently all rail franchises have been suspended with the Government taking over responsability for costs, according to BBC news.
Present encumbents of franchises will be paid a fee for ongoing management.
Season tickets will be refunded.

railnews.mobi/news/2020/03/23-government-takes-over-railways-by.html

[sfp]

Official statement from HM Government (DfT):


www.gov.uk/government/speeches/rail-emergency-measures-during-the-covid-19-pandemic