Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Prohibition on franchise extensions and new franchises</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Railways Act 1993 is amended in accordance with <ref href="#section-1-2">subsections (2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-1-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For sections 25 to 26ZA substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>25A</num><heading>Prohibition on franchise extensions and new franchises</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The franchise term in relation to a franchise agreement may not be extended except in accordance with <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref> (temporary continuation of existing franchises).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not enter into a franchise agreement except in accordance with <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers and the Scottish Ministers may not enter into a franchise agreement.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 23 (passenger services to be subject to franchise agreements)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “franchise agreements” substitute <quotedText>“sections 30 to <ref href="#d25e420">30C</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2ZA)(a), for “under the same franchise agreement as” substitute <quotedText>“together with”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2ZD)(a), for “under the same franchise agreement as” substitute <quotedText>“together with”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-1-3-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “franchise agreement”, after “another party” insert <quotedText>“which is not a public sector company (as defined in <ref href="#d25e420">section 30C</ref>)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-1-3-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “franchise term”, after “section 29(3)” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#d25e308">30A</ref><ref href="#d25e333">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e348">(b)</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Designation of passenger services”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A designation made under section 23 of the Railways Act 1993 before <ref href="#section-1">this section</ref> comes into force is treated as having been made under that section as amended by <ref href="#section-1-3">subsection (3)</ref> of <ref href="#section-1">this section</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Railways Act 1993 is amended in accordance with <ref href="#section-1-2">subsections (2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-1-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For sections 25 to 26ZA substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>25A</num><heading>Prohibition on franchise extensions and new franchises</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The franchise term in relation to a franchise agreement may not be extended except in accordance with <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref> (temporary continuation of existing franchises).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not enter into a franchise agreement except in accordance with <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers and the Scottish Ministers may not enter into a franchise agreement.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 23 (passenger services to be subject to franchise agreements)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “franchise agreements” substitute <quotedText>“sections 30 to <ref href="#d25e420">30C</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2ZA)(a), for “under the same franchise agreement as” substitute <quotedText>“together with”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2ZD)(a), for “under the same franchise agreement as” substitute <quotedText>“together with”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-1-3-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “franchise agreement”, after “another party” insert <quotedText>“which is not a public sector company (as defined in <ref href="#d25e420">section 30C</ref>)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-1-3-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “franchise term”, after “section 29(3)” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#d25e308">30A</ref><ref href="#d25e333">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e348">(b)</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Designation of passenger services”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “franchise agreements” substitute <quotedText>“sections 30 to <ref href="#d25e420">30C</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2ZA)(a), for “under the same franchise agreement as” substitute <quotedText>“together with”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2ZD)(a), for “under the same franchise agreement as” substitute <quotedText>“together with”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-1-3-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “franchise agreement”, after “another party” insert <quotedText>“which is not a public sector company (as defined in <ref href="#d25e420">section 30C</ref>)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-1-3-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “franchise term”, after “section 29(3)” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#d25e308">30A</ref><ref href="#d25e333">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e348">(b)</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-1-3-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “franchise agreement”, after “another party” insert <quotedText>“which is not a public sector company (as defined in <ref href="#d25e420">section 30C</ref>)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-1-3-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “franchise term”, after “section 29(3)” insert <quotedText>“or <ref href="#d25e308">30A</ref><ref href="#d25e333">(2)</ref><ref href="#d25e348">(b)</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Designation of passenger services”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A designation made under section 23 of the Railways Act 1993 before <ref href="#section-1">this section</ref> comes into force is treated as having been made under that section as amended by <ref href="#section-1-3">subsection (3)</ref> of <ref href="#section-1">this section</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Future provision of services</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 30 (duty of relevant franchising authority in absence of franchise)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1)(b) omit from “but” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e263"><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The relevant franchising authority may secure the provision of services for the purpose of fulfilling the duty under subsection (1) only by making a direct award of a public service contract to a public sector company in accordance with regulation 17 (general direct award provision for rail) of the 2023 Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>Regulation 22 (pre-award publication) of the 2023 Regulations does not apply in relation to an award made as mentioned in <ref href="#d25e263">subsection (1A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1C)</num><content><p>The duty in subsection (1) does not apply in respect of services at any time when they are being provided under <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref> (temporary continuation of existing franchises).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Public sector provision of services”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After that section insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e308"><num>30A</num><heading>Temporary continuation of existing franchises</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State is the appropriate franchising authority in relation to a franchise agreement (“<term refersTo="#term-the-existing-agreement">the existing agreement</term>”), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State is satisfied that it will not be reasonably practicable to provide, or secure the provision of, the franchised services under section 30(1) when the existing agreement comes to an end.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e333"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Where this section applies—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State may enter into a new franchise agreement (“<term refersTo="#term-the-new-agreement">the new agreement</term>”) for the provision of the services, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e348"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the franchise term in relation to the existing agreement may be extended.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may enter into the new agreement only if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the franchise term in relation to the new agreement is to begin immediately after the end of the franchise period in relation to the existing agreement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the franchisee in relation to the new agreement is to be the same person as the franchisee in relation to the existing agreement.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations repeal this section and <ref href="#d25e386">section 30B</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e386"><num>30B</num><heading>Agreements and extensions under <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref></heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A franchise agreement may be entered into under <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref> only by making a direct award of a public service contract in accordance with regulation 16 (emergency measures) of the 2023 Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A franchise term may be extended under <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref> only by means of a formal agreement to extend such a contract in accordance with regulation 16 of the 2023 Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section the Secretary of State is to be treated as being entitled to take emergency measures under regulation 16 of the 2023 Regulations whether or not the requirements of paragraph (1) of that regulation are met.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e420"><num>30C</num><heading>Sections 30 to <ref href="#d25e386"> 30B</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In sections 30 to <ref href="#d25e386">30B</ref> and this section—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-direct-award">direct award</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-public-service-contract">public service contract</term>” have the same meanings as in the 2023 Regulations (see regulation 2(1));</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-sector-company">public sector company</term>” means a company that is—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>wholly owned by the Secretary of State, the Welsh Ministers or the Scottish Ministers,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>jointly owned by the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>jointly owned by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-2023-regulations">the 2023 Regulations</term>” means the Public Service Obligations in Transport Regulations 2023 (<ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2023/1369">S.I. 2023/1369</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsections (4) and (5) of section 58 of the Railways Act 2005 (meaning of “<term refersTo="#term-wholly-owned">wholly owned</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-jointly-owned">jointly owned</term>”) apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of that Act.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 30 (duty of relevant franchising authority in absence of franchise)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1)(b) omit from “but” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e263"><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The relevant franchising authority may secure the provision of services for the purpose of fulfilling the duty under subsection (1) only by making a direct award of a public service contract to a public sector company in accordance with regulation 17 (general direct award provision for rail) of the 2023 Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>Regulation 22 (pre-award publication) of the 2023 Regulations does not apply in relation to an award made as mentioned in <ref href="#d25e263">subsection (1A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1C)</num><content><p>The duty in subsection (1) does not apply in respect of services at any time when they are being provided under <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref> (temporary continuation of existing franchises).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Public sector provision of services”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1)(b) omit from “but” to the end;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e263"><num>(1A)</num><content><p>The relevant franchising authority may secure the provision of services for the purpose of fulfilling the duty under subsection (1) only by making a direct award of a public service contract to a public sector company in accordance with regulation 17 (general direct award provision for rail) of the 2023 Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>Regulation 22 (pre-award publication) of the 2023 Regulations does not apply in relation to an award made as mentioned in <ref href="#d25e263">subsection (1A)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1C)</num><content><p>The duty in subsection (1) does not apply in respect of services at any time when they are being provided under <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref> (temporary continuation of existing franchises).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Public sector provision of services”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After that section insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e308"><num>30A</num><heading>Temporary continuation of existing franchises</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State is the appropriate franchising authority in relation to a franchise agreement (“<term refersTo="#term-the-existing-agreement">the existing agreement</term>”), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State is satisfied that it will not be reasonably practicable to provide, or secure the provision of, the franchised services under section 30(1) when the existing agreement comes to an end.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e333"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Where this section applies—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State may enter into a new franchise agreement (“<term refersTo="#term-the-new-agreement">the new agreement</term>”) for the provision of the services, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e348"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the franchise term in relation to the existing agreement may be extended.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may enter into the new agreement only if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the franchise term in relation to the new agreement is to begin immediately after the end of the franchise period in relation to the existing agreement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the franchisee in relation to the new agreement is to be the same person as the franchisee in relation to the existing agreement.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations repeal this section and <ref href="#d25e386">section 30B</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e386"><num>30B</num><heading>Agreements and extensions under <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref></heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A franchise agreement may be entered into under <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref> only by making a direct award of a public service contract in accordance with regulation 16 (emergency measures) of the 2023 Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A franchise term may be extended under <ref href="#d25e308">section 30A</ref> only by means of a formal agreement to extend such a contract in accordance with regulation 16 of the 2023 Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section the Secretary of State is to be treated as being entitled to take emergency measures under regulation 16 of the 2023 Regulations whether or not the requirements of paragraph (1) of that regulation are met.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e420"><num>30C</num><heading>Sections 30 to <ref href="#d25e386"> 30B</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In sections 30 to <ref href="#d25e386">30B</ref> and this section—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-direct-award">direct award</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-public-service-contract">public service contract</term>” have the same meanings as in the 2023 Regulations (see regulation 2(1));</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-sector-company">public sector company</term>” means a company that is—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>wholly owned by the Secretary of State, the Welsh Ministers or the Scottish Ministers,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>jointly owned by the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>jointly owned by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-2023-regulations">the 2023 Regulations</term>” means the Public Service Obligations in Transport Regulations 2023 (<ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2023/1369">S.I. 2023/1369</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsections (4) and (5) of section 58 of the Railways Act 2005 (meaning of “<term refersTo="#term-wholly-owned">wholly owned</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-jointly-owned">jointly owned</term>”) apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of that Act.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Application of public sector equality duty</heading><content><p><mod>In <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15#sched_19__pt_1">Part 1</a> of <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15#sched_19">Schedule 19</a> to the
<ref eId="c00002" href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15">Equality Act 2010</ref> (authorities subject to public sector equality duty), at the appropriate place under the heading “Transport”, insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>A public sector company providing services for the carriage of passengers by railway under a public service contract awarded under <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43#sec_30">section 30</a> of the
<ref eId="c00003" href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43">Railways Act 1993</ref> (public sector provision of services).</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Consequential provision</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><ref href="#schedule">The Schedule</ref> contains consequential amendments.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may amend, repeal or revoke provision made by or under an Act passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before this Act, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>later in the same session of Parliament as this Act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power to make regulations under this section includes power to make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section that amend or repeal provision made by an Act may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><ref href="#schedule">The Schedule</ref> contains consequential amendments.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on this Act.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may amend, repeal or revoke provision made by or under an Act passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before this Act, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>later in the same session of Parliament as this Act.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before this Act, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>later in the same session of Parliament as this Act.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power to make regulations under this section includes power to make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section that amend or repeal provision made by an Act may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Extent, commencement and short title</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Act extends to England and Wales and Scotland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>This Act comes into force on the day on which it is passed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Act extends to England and Wales and Scotland.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>This Act comes into force on the day on which it is passed.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedules"><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule"><num>Schedule<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 4(1)</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Consequential amendments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Railways Act 1993</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In the heading before section 23 (passenger services to be subject to franchise agreements), for “Franchising” substitute <quotedText>“Provision”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24 (exemption of passenger services from section 23(1)) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the opening words, for “A franchise” substitute <quotedText>“An”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the words after paragraph (b), for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In each of subsections (3A) and (3B), for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the opening words, for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in each of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) omit “franchise”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection (5) omit “franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In subsection (7)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the definition of “condition” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-condition">condition</term>”, in relation to an exemption, means any condition subject to compliance with which the exemption was granted;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the definition of “relevant person”, omit “franchise” in both places.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In subsection (8)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption granted under this section”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second and third place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In subsection (9)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In subsection (10) omit “franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (11), for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (12), for “Franchise exemptions” substitute <quotedText>“An exemption under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (13).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-14"><num>(14)</num><content><p>An order made under section 24 of the Railways Act 1993 before this paragraph comes into force is to be treated as having been made under that section as amended by this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24A (franchise exemptions granted by Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers: operator agreements) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the heading, omit “Franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), in the definition of “operator agreement”, for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 29(1) (other terms and conditions of franchise agreements), for the opening words substitute <quotedText>“A franchise agreement may require—”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 73(2)(a) (entries in register kept by Secretary of State), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 73A(3)(b) (entries in register kept by Scottish Ministers), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 73B(3)(b) (entries in register kept by Welsh Ministers), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 83(1) (interpretation of Part 1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the definition of “franchise exemption”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “public sector operator”, for “above” substitute <quotedText>“as it had effect before its repeal by section 1 of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule"><num>Schedule<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 4(1)</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Consequential amendments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e639"><heading>Railways Act 1993</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In the heading before section 23 (passenger services to be subject to franchise agreements), for “Franchising” substitute <quotedText>“Provision”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24 (exemption of passenger services from section 23(1)) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the opening words, for “A franchise” substitute <quotedText>“An”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the words after paragraph (b), for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In each of subsections (3A) and (3B), for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the opening words, for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in each of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) omit “franchise”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection (5) omit “franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In subsection (7)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the definition of “condition” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-condition">condition</term>”, in relation to an exemption, means any condition subject to compliance with which the exemption was granted;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the definition of “relevant person”, omit “franchise” in both places.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In subsection (8)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption granted under this section”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second and third place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In subsection (9)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In subsection (10) omit “franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (11), for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (12), for “Franchise exemptions” substitute <quotedText>“An exemption under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (13).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-14"><num>(14)</num><content><p>An order made under section 24 of the Railways Act 1993 before this paragraph comes into force is to be treated as having been made under that section as amended by this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24A (franchise exemptions granted by Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers: operator agreements) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the heading, omit “Franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), in the definition of “operator agreement”, for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 29(1) (other terms and conditions of franchise agreements), for the opening words substitute <quotedText>“A franchise agreement may require—”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 73(2)(a) (entries in register kept by Secretary of State), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 73A(3)(b) (entries in register kept by Scottish Ministers), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 73B(3)(b) (entries in register kept by Welsh Ministers), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 83(1) (interpretation of Part 1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the definition of “franchise exemption”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “public sector operator”, for “above” substitute <quotedText>“as it had effect before its repeal by section 1 of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e639"><heading>Railways Act 1993</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Railways Act 1993</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In the heading before section 23 (passenger services to be subject to franchise agreements), for “Franchising” substitute <quotedText>“Provision”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24 (exemption of passenger services from section 23(1)) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the opening words, for “A franchise” substitute <quotedText>“An”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the words after paragraph (b), for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In each of subsections (3A) and (3B), for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the opening words, for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in each of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) omit “franchise”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection (5) omit “franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In subsection (7)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the definition of “condition” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-condition">condition</term>”, in relation to an exemption, means any condition subject to compliance with which the exemption was granted;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the definition of “relevant person”, omit “franchise” in both places.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In subsection (8)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption granted under this section”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second and third place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In subsection (9)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In subsection (10) omit “franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (11), for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (12), for “Franchise exemptions” substitute <quotedText>“An exemption under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (13).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-14"><num>(14)</num><content><p>An order made under section 24 of the Railways Act 1993 before this paragraph comes into force is to be treated as having been made under that section as amended by this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24A (franchise exemptions granted by Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers: operator agreements) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the heading, omit “Franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), in the definition of “operator agreement”, for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 29(1) (other terms and conditions of franchise agreements), for the opening words substitute <quotedText>“A franchise agreement may require—”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 73(2)(a) (entries in register kept by Secretary of State), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 73A(3)(b) (entries in register kept by Scottish Ministers), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 73B(3)(b) (entries in register kept by Welsh Ministers), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 83(1) (interpretation of Part 1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the definition of “franchise exemption”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “public sector operator”, for “above” substitute <quotedText>“as it had effect before its repeal by section 1 of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In the heading before section 23 (passenger services to be subject to franchise agreements), for “Franchising” substitute <quotedText>“Provision”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24 (exemption of passenger services from section 23(1)) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the opening words, for “A franchise” substitute <quotedText>“An”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the words after paragraph (b), for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In each of subsections (3A) and (3B), for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the opening words, for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in each of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) omit “franchise”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection (5) omit “franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In subsection (7)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the definition of “condition” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-condition">condition</term>”, in relation to an exemption, means any condition subject to compliance with which the exemption was granted;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the definition of “relevant person”, omit “franchise” in both places.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In subsection (8)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption granted under this section”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second and third place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In subsection (9)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In subsection (10) omit “franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (11), for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (12), for “Franchise exemptions” substitute <quotedText>“An exemption under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (13).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-14"><num>(14)</num><content><p>An order made under section 24 of the Railways Act 1993 before this paragraph comes into force is to be treated as having been made under that section as amended by this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24A (franchise exemptions granted by Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers: operator agreements) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the heading, omit “Franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), in the definition of “operator agreement”, for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 29(1) (other terms and conditions of franchise agreements), for the opening words substitute <quotedText>“A franchise agreement may require—”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 73(2)(a) (entries in register kept by Secretary of State), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 73A(3)(b) (entries in register kept by Scottish Ministers), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 73B(3)(b) (entries in register kept by Welsh Ministers), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 83(1) (interpretation of Part 1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the definition of “franchise exemption”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “public sector operator”, for “above” substitute <quotedText>“as it had effect before its repeal by section 1 of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the definition of “franchise exemption”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “public sector operator”, for “above” substitute <quotedText>“as it had effect before its repeal by section 1 of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedules" eId="schedules"><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule"><num>Schedule<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 4(1)</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Consequential amendments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e639"><heading>Railways Act 1993</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In the heading before section 23 (passenger services to be subject to franchise agreements), for “Franchising” substitute <quotedText>“Provision”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24 (exemption of passenger services from section 23(1)) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the opening words, for “A franchise” substitute <quotedText>“An”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the words after paragraph (b), for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In each of subsections (3A) and (3B), for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the opening words, for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in each of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) omit “franchise”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection (5) omit “franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In subsection (7)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the definition of “condition” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-condition">condition</term>”, in relation to an exemption, means any condition subject to compliance with which the exemption was granted;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the definition of “relevant person”, omit “franchise” in both places.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In subsection (8)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption granted under this section”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second and third place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In subsection (9)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a franchise” substitute <quotedText>“an”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “franchise” in the second place it occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In subsection (10) omit “franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (11), for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (12), for “Franchise exemptions” substitute <quotedText>“An exemption under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (13).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3-14"><num>(14)</num><content><p>An order made under section 24 of the Railways Act 1993 before this paragraph comes into force is to be treated as having been made under that section as amended by this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24A (franchise exemptions granted by Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers: operator agreements) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the heading, omit “Franchise”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), in the definition of “operator agreement”, for “a franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“an exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 29(1) (other terms and conditions of franchise agreements), for the opening words substitute <quotedText>“A franchise agreement may require—”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 73(2)(a) (entries in register kept by Secretary of State), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 73A(3)(b) (entries in register kept by Scottish Ministers), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 73B(3)(b) (entries in register kept by Welsh Ministers), for “franchise exemption” substitute <quotedText>“exemption under section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 83(1) (interpretation of Part 1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the definition of “franchise exemption”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “public sector operator”, for “above” substitute <quotedText>“as it had effect before its repeal by section 1 of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>