# Railways Act 1993, Section 25A: Prohibition on franchise extensions and new franchises


(1) The franchise term in relation to a franchise agreement may not be extended except in accordance with section 30A (temporary continuation of existing franchises).
(2) The Secretary of State may not enter into a franchise agreement except in accordance with section 30A.
(3) The Welsh Ministers and the Scottish Ministers may not enter into a franchise agreement.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/section/25A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/railways-act-1993/section-25A
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