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Gives further information to potential bidders in 2014 about the TransPennine Express franchise competition.
Pre-qualification information issued in 2017 for potential bidders of the South Eastern franchise competition.
Seeks views on the rail franchises specifications to be provided for the TransPennine Express and Northern in February 2016.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This consultation sought stakeholder views on the shortlisted bidders specification presented at the next Great Western franchise.
Gives detailed information to potential bidders about the East Anglia rail franchise competition for 2015.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Seeks views on our proposed approach for securing Great Western franchised rail services when the current franchise award ends in 2015.
Invitation to tender documentation issued in 2013 for the Essex Thameside franchise.
Invitation to tender that sets out the Essex Thameside proposition.
Prospectus issued in 2018 for potential bidders in the Cross Country rail franchise competition.
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
Applicant questions and DfT responses relating to the InterCity East Coast franchise.
Gives further information to potential bidders in 2014 about the Northern franchise competition.
Forms to be used by operators and local authorities in relation to appeals of local bus service permits in a franchised area.
Sets out how the Department for Transport will enforce measures in rail franchise agreements.
The Secretary of State's policy regarding requests for consent to changes of control under the terms of the relevant franchise agreement.
First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government
Seeks the views of the public and stakeholders on rail services that run in the West Midlands franchise area.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
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