Decision details

1.            That the progress made towards the delivery of the Bee Network be noted.

2.            That the comments raised by the GMCA Overview & Scrutiny Committee be noted.

3.            That TfGM be requested to submit an update report to the November GMCA meeting and a final report at the December GMCA meeting on the progressing of franchising arrangements

4.            That the statement made by Northern City Region Mayors calling for action in the short, medium and long term to address specific issues raised in the minutes on the national rail network be noted.