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Bidders must order new vehicles, run more trains, increase capacity and replace Pacers, says DfT in franchise ITTs

Virgin East Coast announces its first trains this weekend

East Midlands Trains Managing Director to take over Virgin Trains East Coast franchise

Passengers in East Anglia can help shape the future of rail services across the region by taking part in a government consultation.

Department for Transport confirms it has officially signed East Coast rail franchise contract with Inter City Railways

ITTs for two northern franchises published early next year

Keolis aims to make DLR best automated railway in the world

Eight-year deal for Inter City Railways, a joint venture of Stagecoach Transport Holdings Ltd and Virgin Holdings Ltd. New franchise begins March 1 2015.

New tickets, free WiFi and discount fares offered

Bidders will have to come up with innovative and ambitious proposals that will ensure a truly world-class rail network for the North.