In the "how the secretary of state decides to award a competitive franchise", I note



[quote[Such criteria are likely to include:

   1. consistency with the Secretary of State’s strategic objectives, (and those of the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) in the case of the Wales and Borders Franchise);

   2. affordability;

   3. the ability of the bidder to deliver the specification set out in the invitation to tender; and

   4. value for money.
How sad that the passenger, the economy of the area served, and inputs received don't even get a mention.