Rail franchise changes - latest schematic

Published on 31st December, 2021. Last updated: Dec 2024

In 2007 I produced a timeline visualisation of the rail franchises of the time, showing when they expired, and a few key statistics about them. It proved a popular tool with many, particularly those in sales and business development roles to understand when new business opportunities would be arising.

Covid-19 and the transition to GBR mean there's no longer the excitement about opportunities for the supply chain around franchise changes. But having maintained this for 15 years, I'll try to keep this updated for a little longer. 

Download data version - GB Rail Franchises 1996-2032

Download graphical version - GB Rail Franchises 1996-2032 

Download simplified list of train company brands and entities

Schematic of GB rail franchises 1996 - 2032:

The simplified schematic below illustrates the contract termination windows: