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Deapartment process for unsolicited franchise extension proposals.
Further information about the franchise competition high level process map.
A pre-route study report on the Brighton Main Line, its capacity challenges and options for improvements.
Invitation to tender for suppliers interested in a 2015 specialist technical advice for rail (STAR) framework contract opportunity.
Prior information notice (PIN) for direct award of Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern National Rail contract
Invitation to tender documentation issued in 2016 for the West Midlands rail passenger franchise competition.
Invitation to tender documentation issued in 2015 for the TransPennine Express (TPE) rail passenger franchise.
Prior information notice (PIN) for a new contract for Northern Trains Ltd from March 2022.
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