Post by Jack on Mar 24, 2011 19:55:35 GMT 1
Virgin, First, Keolis & SNCF and Abellio have been shortlisted to operate the West Coast Mainline with the successful bidder to be announced in December 2011. The new franchise starts in April 2012 and is to run until 2026. I don't understand why the MEN have listed SNCF and Keolis separately as
menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/business/s/1415279_west-coast-fight-ahead-for-virgin
Meanwhile Abellio, Stagecoach and Go-Ahead have been shortlisted for the Greater Anglia franchise. National Express have been ruled out of the process by the DfT.
www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/update_national_express_misses_out_on_rail_franchise_1_840393
menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/business/s/1415279_west-coast-fight-ahead-for-virgin
Meanwhile Abellio, Stagecoach and Go-Ahead have been shortlisted for the Greater Anglia franchise. National Express have been ruled out of the process by the DfT.
www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/update_national_express_misses_out_on_rail_franchise_1_840393