Tag Archives: East Coast Main Line

PASSENGERS ENCOURAGED TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON EAST COAST RAIL PLANS

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Dave

Passenger Focus will be encouraging passengers at stations across the East Coast to make sure they have their say on proposed timetable changes between London and Scotland. Big changes to the East Coast Main Line timetable, which runs trains from … Continue reading →

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East Coast Rail Deal Cuts Cost of Business Travel for Scottish Firms

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Dave

New Scottish Executive Package offers business travellers First Class perks at Standard Class prices Train operator East Coast today  launches a new business ticket offer in a bid to attract more corporate travellers onto rail between Scotland and London – … Continue reading →

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Train comapnies respond to East Coast announcement

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Aiza

Commenting on the Government’s confirmation that a new franchise will be in place on the East Coast Main Line in November 2011 , Michael Roberts, the Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies, said: “It is good news … Continue reading →

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FRANCHISING KEY TO RAILWAY BOOM SAY TRAIN COMPANIES

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Aiza

Commenting on the new arrangements for operating train services on the East Coast Main Line, Michael Roberts, the Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies, said: “Since privatisation, train companies have helped to generate record levels of investment, … Continue reading →

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Passenger needs should be central in future East Coast rail deal

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Aiza

Passengers will want their views and opinions prioritised in the Government’s search for a new company to take over future East Coast rail services. Passenger Focus has now interviewed over 6000 passengers asking them their priorities for the new franchise … Continue reading →

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