Section 20 of the Transport Act 1968 In Practice

Cover page of the Section 20 In Practice technical report featuring a British Rail train.

This technical report examines how Section 20 of the Transport Act 1968 operated in practice before rail franchising.

It offers key learnings for Mayoral Authorities and Great British Railways about how financial arrangements between the two may be shaped as rail reform progresses.

The report was produced by AtkinsRéalis with contributions from members of the Urban Transport Group – Great British Railways partnership liaison group.