The Government has said it will publish the Invitations to Tender for the Northern and TransPennine rail franchises in early 2015.

It says it will: “specify a substantial package of upgrades including new services and modern trains in order to phase out the outdated Pacer trains.  

  • For more information, read RAIL 763, published on December 10
  • For more information, read RAIL 764, published on December 24

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