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<p>We have an agreement in principle with the Welsh Government that executive franchising
functions will be transferred to Welsh Ministers to enable them to lead on the procurement,
management and enforcement of the next Wales and Borders franchise. To ensure proper
accountability for passengers in England, it is expected that services primarily serving
English markets will be remapped into other Department for Transport franchises and
we will consult on specific proposals in due course.</p><p>My officials, along with
those from the Department for Transport, are working closely with the Welsh Government
to reach final agreement on these matters to ensure that the interests of rail passengers
on both sides of the border are fully protected.</p><br />
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