First TransPennine Express / TransPennine Express franchise merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the acquisition by First TransPennine Express Limited of the TransPennine Express (TPE) rail franchise.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 dates | Action |
|---|---|
| 4 April 2016 | Decision published |
| 14 March 2016 | Decision announced |
| 18 January to 1 February 2016 | Invitation to comment |
| 18 January 2016 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
14 March 2016: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by First TransPennine Express Limited of the TransPennine Express (TPE) rail franchise, using the 鈥榙e minimis鈥� exception. The full text of the decision is available below.
- (4.4.16)
- Press release: CMA clears TransPennine Express rail franchise award (14.3.16)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
18 January 2016: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result, in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
Launch of merger inquiry
18 January 2016: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (18.1.16)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Angela Nissyrios
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Updates to this page
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Full text of the decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.