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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its response to the Welsh Government’s consultation on bus services in Wales – ‘One network, one timetable, one ticket’.
Better ticketing, more services, and free Wi-Fi among £13 million worth of improvements planned for London Midland customers.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Employment Tribunal decision.
West Coast Main Line and rail franchising statement updating the House on progress.
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.
New era for the West Coast Mainline as government confirms future operator will also run HS2 services.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
InterCity East Coast franchise invitation to tender documents have been published, marking the next step in the competition.
Plans unveiled for rail passengers in the north include a brand new fleet of modern trains.
Alun Cairns: "Improving our rail network is a key element of our ambitious plans for economic growth across the country"
First Capital Connect to continue to provide services to start of the new combined Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.
The CMA considered the award of the Caledonian Sleeper rail franchise to Serco Group plc.
The CMA investigated the acquisition by First TransPennine Express Limited of the TransPennine Express (TPE) rail franchise.
New deal for TransPennine rail services agreed.
OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by MTR Laing Railway Company Limited of the Thameslink/Great Northern Franchise.
Arriva could face an in-depth merger investigation over competition concerns resulting from it taking over the Northern Rail franchise.
Confirmation of the InterCity East Coast rail franchise award to Inter City Railways Limited.
Improvements for rail passengers on the Greater Anglia network including more services and better-equipped trains.
Virgin Trains to continue to operate services on the West Coast Main Line.
First South Western Trains Ltd and Stagecoach South West Ltd have been shortlisted to run the South Western rail franchise in June 2017.
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