Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

Part I The Provision of Railway Services

Supplementary powers of the Franchising Director etc.

52 Contracts between the Franchising Director and the Board etc. for the provision of non-franchised railway passenger services

(1) The Franchising Director may enter into agreements with the Board or any wholly owned subsidiary of the Board for the provision by the Board or subsidiary of any railway passenger services which are not provided under a franchise agreement.

(2) Any sums required by the Franchising Director for the making of payments under any agreement entered into by virtue of this section shall be paid by the Secretary of State out of money provided by Parliament.

(3) Any sums received by the Franchising Director under any such agreement shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.