Discontinuance of operation of passenger network
Section 26: Proposal by operator to close passenger networks
125.Subject to specified exceptions, this section sets out the circumstances and procedures that apply when an operator proposes to discontinue all or part of their passenger network. The procedures are similar to those for operators wishing to discontinue non- franchised services set out in section 22. This section applies to Network Rail's network.
Section 27: Proposal by funding authority to close passenger network
126.Subject to specified exceptions, this section sets out the circumstances and procedures that apply when an RFA proposes to close all or part of a passenger network. The procedures are similar to those for RFAs wishing to discontinue non-franchised passenger services set out in section 23.
Section 28: Proposal to discontinue operation of secured network
127.Subject to specified exceptions, this section sets out the circumstances and procedures that apply when an RFA proposes closure of all or part of a passenger network that it has a duty to provide, for example pending the outcome of a reference to the ORR. The procedures are similar to those for RFAs wishing to discontinue non-franchised passenger services set out in section 23.