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<p>Several existing franchises have commitments to develop part time seasons as part
of their franchise, and the revenue implications for this would have been considered
as part of the net premia or subsidy bid for the franchise overall.</p><p> </p><p>In
addition, the Secretary of State requires bidders for rail franchises to propose initiatives
that give customers who travel less than 5 days a week a better value-for-money option.
These proposals are then contracted into the respective Franchise Agreements to offer
a product or products in addition to existing season tickets. We continue to challenge
the rail industry to develop proposals for pricing and delivering more flexible ticketing
options for those who work or commute part-time.</p><p> </p>
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