# The Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Exemptions) Order 2004, Article 5: Franchise Exemption


Subject to article 10, exemption from designation under section 23(1) of the Act (passenger services to be subject to franchise agreements) is hereby granted to the GMPTE and to the Concessionaire in respect of railway passenger services provided exclusively on the Metrolink Light Rail Network.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1072/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/greater-manchester-light-rapid-transit-system-exemptions-order-2004/article-5
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