Andy Burnham calling for Northern Rail to be stripped of franchise

The transcript discusses ongoing issues with railway services in Greater Manchester and the Northwest, highlighting performance problems and overcrowding. Despite efforts to improve standards, the operators have not met expectations. The speaker calls for the Transport Secretary to terminate the current franchise and appoint a new operator to address these issues.

What has been the public's main complaint about the railway service in Greater Manchester and the Northwest?

• High ticket prices

• Unreliable and unacceptable service

• Lack of seating

• Poor customer service

What was the deadline set for the railway operators to improve their performance?

• July 2019

• May 2019

• January 2020

• December 2018

Which two operators are mentioned as being responsible for some of the railway issues?

• Southern and Great Western

• Midland and CrossCountry

• East Coast and West Coast

• Northern and Transpennine

What action is being called for due to the continued poor performance of the railway service?

• Increase in ticket prices

• Introduction of new trains

• Reduction in service frequency

• Termination of the franchise

Who is being urged to terminate the railway franchise?

• The Prime Minister

• The Railway Operators

• The Mayor of Greater Manchester

• The Transport Secretary