Franchise - Page 4

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Discussions ongoing to offset EMT rolling stock shortfall

Talks continue over future of EMT HST fleet

15 Jan

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Franchisee handed responsibility for train compliance

Government claims it is franchisee's responsibility to source stock

20 Dec

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EXCLUSIVE: Concerns over franchise plans for South West

Cornwall Council and TravelWatch South West express scepticism about plans to split GWR franchise into two

19 Dec

An East Midlands Trains Class 222 at Leicester. PETER FOSTER.

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East Midlands Airport: ‘joined-up approach to transport planning’ needed to boost potential

In consultation for next franchise, East Midlands Airport calls for more trains to call at East Midlands Parkway.

6 Nov

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Branding unveiled for new West Midlands franchise

Abellio adopts London Northwestern brand for West Midlands

30 Oct

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Tensions rise over new East Midlands franchise

Government consultation for next East Midlands rail franchise continues to divide business and community leaders at opposite ends of the Midland Main Line.

23 Oct

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Record levels of private investment in UK rail

Private companies invested a total of £925 million in Britain’s rail network in 2016-17, the highest figure recorded since 2006-07.

13 Oct

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Train quality is East Midlands Trains' passengers’ main concern

Age and quality of rolling stock on EMT is passengers’ single biggest area of concern, according to research conducted by Transport Focus

6 Sept

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December date for Sleeper Mk 5’s main line testing

Caledonian Sleeper Mk 5's set for December main line debut

31 Aug

Pacers at Cardiff Central. PAUL BIGLAND/RAIL.

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Wales hopes to issue Invitations to Submit Final Tenders for franchise next month

Welsh Government hopes to issue the ITSFT for Wales & Borders franchise before end of September.

30 Aug

67022 passes Dwygyfylchi on July 24, with 0950 Manchester Piccadilly-Holyhead. PHIL METCALFE.

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Governments clash over Wales & Borders rail franchise

Governments clash over Wales & Borders franchise process

30 Aug

EMT 43073 at Nottingham on July 29 2016. More Midland Main Line expresses such as this should call at Luton Airport Parkway according to London Luton Airport's Chief Executive. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Luton Airport Parkway targets faster trains

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

24 Aug

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Risky business: train fleets in a state of flux

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

23 Aug

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Stagecoach renegotiates contract over projected VTEC losses

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

28 Jun

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Four bidding for South Eastern franchise

New deal due to start in December 2018

22 Jun

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West Coast Partnership franchise bidders named

Partnership will include operation of HS2

22 Jun

An artist's impression of a South West Aventra. FIRSTGROUP.

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Bombardier wins South Western Aventra contract

£895m deal designed to boost peak-time capacity

20 Jun

Feature

Risky business: train fleets in a state of flux

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

Locomotives 20 Jun