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Train passengers travelling on certain routes between Preston and
As part of its mergers work, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) examines whether competition issues arise from the awarding of new rail franchises and the CMA has been investigating the award of the West Coast Rail franchise to a joint venture between
The CMA's Phase 1 investigation found competition issues on 21 routes: 4 between Oxenholme and Carlisle, and 17 between Preston and
The CMA is concerned that this limited competition could lead to passengers facing higher fares and less availability of cheaper tickets.
After careful consideration, and a public consultation, the CMA has now accepted proposals from
As a result of these measures, the award of the franchise can now go ahead without a more in-depth Phase 2 investigation.
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