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Government reassures GTR on-board staff about their role in future franchises.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
South Western rail franchise competition specification documents released for bidders.
Setting out an ambitious plan for new rail franchises that will give passengers high-quality rail services.
Passengers are invited to have their say on the next InterCity West Coast franchise.
Names of train companies to compete for West Midlands franchise announced.
First South Western Trains Ltd and Stagecoach South West Ltd have been shortlisted to run the South Western rail franchise in June 2017.
The Department for Transport has officially signed the Northern and TransPennine Express contracts.
‘Hereward’ Line designated as a community rail service.
Have your say on the future of the West Midlands’ rail services.
Transport companies that have been successful in their pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) passport application.
New rail franchises to oversee the biggest transformation of rail journeys in the north of England in decades.
Government intends to award Northern franchise to Arriva Rail North Ltd, and TransPennine Express franchise to First Trans Pennine Express Ltd.
Better ticketing, more services, and free Wi-Fi among £13 million worth of improvements planned for London Midland customers.
£13 million package of improvements in new contract that will see London Midland continue to run services until October 2017.
Patrick McLoughlin joins East Midlands Trains to despatch morning service on first day of extended franchise.
Plans for 90-minute journeys between Norwich and London, state of the art trains and 180 extra services a week in next East Anglia rail franchise.
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