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Remaining members of Franchise Advisory Panel named as Nicola Shaw, Stephen Paine, Martin Buck and Michael Holden.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Railway plan puts new focus on passengers.
A statement about the refranchising programme and future of our railways.
The government is announcing its plans for the 3 live competitions which were put on hold last October.
Announcing the decision about 3 live rail franchise competitions.
Peter Wilkinson is joining the Department for Transport for 6 months as Interim Franchising Director.
Richard Brown’s review of the rail franchising programme.
New train carriages procured by Southern Railway.
Compensation package for passengers agreed with London Midland.
Final report of the Laidlaw inquiry released.
West Coast Main Line statement.
Virgin Trains to continue operating rail services on the West Coast Main Line for up to 23 months.
Virgin Trains to continue to operate services on the West Coast Main Line.
Oral statement by Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
The initial findings report from the independent inquiry into DfT's handling of the franchise competition to run the West Coast Main Line.
West Coast Main Line and rail franchising statement updating the House on progress.
Announcing an extension of the current InterCity West Coast franchise agreement.
Virgin to remain as operator while a competition is run for an interim franchise agreement.
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