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Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling discusses challenges facing a growing railway at the Transport Times UK Rail Summit.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Announcing the publication of Sir Roy McNulty’s study into value for money in the rail industry and update about the West Coast franchise process.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
OFT closed case: Acquisition by National Express Group plc of the Greater Anglia franchise.
OFT closed case: Completed acquisition by Govia Limited of the West Midlands passenger rail franchise.
Peter Wilkinson is joining the Department for Transport for 6 months as Interim Franchising Director.
Publication of the ITT for the East Midlands rail franchise and the launch of the consultation for the next Cross Country rail franchise.
Employment Tribunal decision.
The CMA has published a document consulting on the possibilities for greater competition between train operators in GB’s passenger rail services.
Stagecoach to continue to operate passenger train services on the East Midlands franchise.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
New East West rail operation and closer industry cooperation for better services for passengers.
Stagecoach Group will continue to operate train services on the East Midlands rail franchise.
OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by National Express Group plc of the Thameslink/Great Northern passenger rail franchise.
Closed Competition Commission (CC) merger inquiry.
Government intends to award Northern franchise to Arriva Rail North Ltd, and TransPennine Express franchise to First Trans Pennine Express Ltd.
OFT closed case: Completed acquisition by Arriva plc through Arriva Trains Cross Country Limited of the Cross Country passenger rail franchise.
The CMA investigated the acquisition by Arriva Rail North Limited of the Northern rail franchise.
Letter from the Department for Transport about leading an inquiry after the cancellation of the InterCity West Coast franchise competition.
New contract ensures continuation and improvement of train services across UK's most extensive rail network.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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