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Governments clash over Wales & Borders franchise process

London Luton Airport Chief Executive calls on East Midlands franchise bidders to quadruple frequency of inter-city trains calling at Luton Airport Parkway.

A flood of new trains is creating unpredictability in the UK rolling stock market. PHILIP HAIGH examines implications for the leasing companies & manufacturers

Stagecoach negotiating terms of East Coast franchise with DfT due to uncertainty over planned infrastructure upgrades on ECML

New deal due to start in December 2018

Partnership will include operation of HS2

£895m deal designed to boost peak-time capacity

Arriva, Stagecoach and a joint venture between First and Trenitalia UK Ltd have been shortlisted for the East Midlands franchise.

Trenitalia has completed the £72.6 million purchase of c2c from National Express, after receiving approval from the Department for Transport.

Rail Delivery Group Chief Executive PAUL PLUMMER and NIGEL HARRIS discuss rail fares, franchising, performance and the role of the RDG