Passengers in the East Midlands will receive better representation in the future, following a multi-year collaboration agreement signed by the Department for Transport and Transport for the East Midlands (TfEM).
Announced on September 3, the agreement involves two Rail Monitoring and Performance Officer jobs, jointly funded by DfT and TfEM.
The first role will include stakeholder engagement, while the second will include researching and assessing information and data to support the case for service improvements across the East Midlands franchise area.
There will also be input into other relevant franchises, consultation exercises, and involvement in wider rail processes and structures. The jobs will be based in Melton Mowbray.
The agreement will last until at least 2027, when the franchise is due to expire (although there is an option for a two-year extension), with a 12-month notice period on either side.
“This bespoke collaboration agreement delivers a railway truly focused on meeting the needs of the passengers who use it. It provides councils and local leaders with a greater voice in the management of the services which matter to them, helping deliver positive long-term changes focused on what passengers want,” said Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps.
Unlike Midlands Connect and Transport for the North, TfEM is merely an advisory body.
- For the FULL story, read RAIL 914, published on September 23, and available digitally from September 19.
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