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Essex Thameside franchise awarded NXET Trains Limited.

• Updated: 16 July 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Announcing an extension of the current InterCity West Coast franchise agreement.

• Updated: 27 October 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Rail Minister at official launch of Virgin Trains East Coast service between London and Scotland.

• Updated: 2 March 2015

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

West Coast Main Line franchise competition cancelled subject to 2 independent reviews.

• Updated: 3 October 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Announces the conclusion of negotiations for an agreement that will see Virgin continue to run rail services on the InterCity West Coast.

• Updated: 19 June 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Announcing the intention to award the Intercity East Coast rail passenger franchise to Inter City Railways Limited.

• Updated: 27 November 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Statement on the introduction of ERMAs to support the UK's recovery and fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Updated: 21 September 2020

First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition of the Thameslink/Great Northern Franchise by FirstGroup plc.

• Updated: 4 July 2005

Written statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.

• Updated: 3 September 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by Virgin Group Investments Limited and Stagecoach Group plc of the InterCity East Coast Franchise.

• Updated: 20 April 2005

Compensation package for passengers agreed with London Midland.

• Updated: 20 December 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Rail franchising consultation video explaining how the government has pledged to put rail at the heart of its transport strategy.

• Updated: 20 October 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Transport companies that have been successful in their pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) passport application.

• Updated: 15 December 2015

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Written statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.

• Updated: 27 October 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The network is set to be transformed over the next 5 years through a multi-billion pound programme of investment.

• Updated: 27 May 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Government intends to award Northern franchise to Arriva Rail North Ltd, and TransPennine Express franchise to First Trans Pennine Express Ltd.

• Updated: 9 December 2015

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Tough targets and £70 million investment to ensure major improvements under new South Eastern franchise deal.

• Updated: 11 September 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Direct award of the Cross Country rail franchise to Arriva until October 2023.

• Updated: 16 October 2020

First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by Firstgroup plc of the Integrated Kent Rail Franchise.

• Updated: 6 April 2005

OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by Great North Eastern Railway Limited of the InterCity East Coast Franchise.

• Updated: 21 December 2004