The rail minister has said the decision to nationalise TransPennine Express would allow the Government to look at the 'whole structure of rail in the North'.
Huw Merriman said ministers 'will take the opportunity' to look at other operators following the announcement, but added that he did not think it was a sign that further franchises would be needed to taken in-house. He said ministers are aiming to return TPE, which will be brought under government control following months of delays and cancellations, to the private sector.
Asked on LBC whether more services could be nationalised, the Tory minister said: "No, I don’t. I think those were matters particular to TransPennine Express.
