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Announcing companies in the running for the new West Coast Partnership and South Eastern rail franchises.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Announcing companies in the running for the new West Coast Partnership and South Eastern rail franchise.
First MTR South Western Trains Limited awarded South Western franchise.
Passengers to enjoy more space, more services and faster journeys as First MTR South Western Trains Limited wins South Western rail franchise.
Three companies have achieved pre-qualification for the East Midlands rail franchise.
Train operating companies in the running for key ‘engine for growth’ East Midlands franchise down to final 3.
The Department for Transport welcomes the news of the agreement between Aslef and Southern Rail.
Government releases details of new West Coast Partnership rail franchise.
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling writes to MPs and passengers on the Southern route ahead of planned strike action this week.
New East West rail operation and closer industry cooperation for better services for passengers.
Multi-million pound compensation for Southern passengers for disruption and delays.
Southern rail passengers to be repaid the equivalent of a month’s travel for the extraordinary disruption they have suffered.
Update on the programme of rail investment in the Great Western route.
New Intercity West Coast Partnership franchise to help shape development of HS2.
New era for the West Coast Mainline as government confirms future operator will also run HS2 services.
Arriva Cross Country to continue to run trains services stretching across Britain under new contract announced today.
Southern to reinstate 119 train services into the weekday timetable, and Thameslink to introduce new, longer and more spacious trains.
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announces measures to improve running of the Southern network.
Rail Minister Paul Maynard announces a host of extra benefits and services for passengers in the West Midlands.
Enhanced services and faster trains across East Anglia franchise including new trains from Bombardier.
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