Amendments to the Franchise Agreement Clause Samples

Amendments to the Franchise Agreement. Subject to Clause 3.6, with effect from the ▇▇▇▇ Start Date until the expiry of the ▇▇▇▇ Term or the Extended Term (as applicable), the Franchise Agreement shall be varied as set out in Schedule 1 (Amendments to the Franchise Agreement) to this ▇▇▇▇ and by Clauses 6 (Co-operation) to 18 (Long Term Arrangements) below. 6 Co-operation‌ 6.1 The Franchisee agrees to co-ordinate and co-operate with other Train Operators, Network Rail and other rail industry bodies, to ensure the continuation of Passenger Services across the network in a co-ordinated manner, and in line with the priorities and directions, as may be set out by the Secretary of State from time to time, including: 6.1.1 co-ordinating with other Train Operators to ensure consistency of coverage to all communities across the national network, including changes to Franchise Services to assist where other Train Operators are unable to fully perform their own Franchise Services; 6.1.2 assisting altered or additional freight services to operate on the national rail network and, where appropriate, enabling certain essential goods (such as medical equipment or other urgent items) to be carried on Passenger Services; and 6.1.3 continuing where possible and appropriate to enforce any agreements with third parties to deliver quality and value for money. 6.2 The Franchisee agrees to co-operate with the Secretary of State in an open and transparent manner, which shall include an obligation on the Franchisee to disclose to the Secretary of State anything which the Secretary of State would reasonably expect notice of in connection with the matters arising under this ▇▇▇▇ or the Franchise Agreement.