https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/rail-emergency-measures-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
Is there an element of mis-reporting ? That reads as if this is an option for the TOCs to agree emergency agreements and not mandatory or the Government taking over.
we are providing train operators on franchises let by my department the opportunity to temporarily transition onto Emergency Measures Agreements.
In the event that an operator does not wish to accept an Emergency Measures Agreement, the Government’s Operator of Last Resort stands ready to step in.
Is there an element of mis-reporting ? That reads as if this is an option for the TOCs to agree emergency agreements and not mandatory or the Government taking over.