Franchise - Page 8

News

Three bidders announced for East Anglia franchise

Abellio/Stagecoach joint venture, FirstGroup and National Express pre-qualify

2 Jun

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TransPennine Express introduces new staff training scheme

First TransPennine Express introduces new customer service training.

6 May

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FirstGroup bows out of ScotRail with message to passengers and staff

Chief Executive Tim O’Toole praises outgoing managing director.

30 Mar

News

Verster appointed to new NR/ScotRail Alliance post

Montgomery to stand down in May after all.

25 Mar

News

Dugher slams FGW decision

Shadow Transport Secretary says Direct Award makes “a mockery of the current franchise model”

24 Mar

News

Hitachi Rail Europe named as FirstGroup preferred supplier for AT300s

New trains to be delivered subject to DfT approval.

23 Mar

News

New trains for South West in new First Great Western franchise deal

More than 360 AT300 vehicles destined for Devon and Cornwall.

23 Mar

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Patrick McLoughlin’s TransPennine Express announcement

Secretary of State for Transport makes official announcement regarding Direct Award for TPE

23 Mar

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Abellio announces ScotRail management team

Current Managing Director Steve Montgomery to remain at helm in new franchise.

18 Mar

Feature

Prospects for East Anglia

RICHARD CLINNICK examines what sort of challenges will confront the next incumbent of the East Anglia franchise

TOCs 18 Mar

News

Class 67s to continue on Scottish sleepers

GB Railfreight reaches agreement with DB Schenker to continue using the locomotives until enough rebuilt Class 73/9s are ready.

12 Mar

News

Virgin Trains East Coast launches

New-look East Coast train unveiled at King’s Cross on second day of new franchise.

2 Mar

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Warnes: Northern must retain DMUs

Northern Rail says DMUs must be retained, even though cascaded EMUs are entering traffic

2 Mar

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Rail franchising review 'within ten days' of election if Labour win power

'Pretty serious review' pledged by Shadow Transport Secretary.

28 Feb

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Brand new trains and Pacer replacement for North

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

27 Feb

News

First Virgin East Coast trains

Virgin East Coast announces its first trains this weekend

26 Feb

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David Horne to lead East Coast franchise

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

23 Dec

News

Passengers consulted on new East Anglia franchise

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

10 Dec

News

East Coast deal confirmed

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

10 Dec

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Invitation to Tenders for Northern Rail and TransPennine early next year

ITTs for two northern franchises published early next year

8 Dec