Tag Archives: Franchising

CHILTERN RAILWAYS’S NEW LINE IS GREAT NEWS FOR PASSENGERS – ASSOCIATION OF TRAIN OPERATING COMPANIES

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Aiza

News provides perfect example of what train companies can achieve with smarter franchising Responding to Chiltern Railways’s announcement of a £250m new line, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies, said: “Chiltern Railways’s project to significantly … Continue reading →

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Train companies respond to East Anglia franchise announcement

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Aiza

In response to the Government’s announcement on the National Express East Anglia franchise, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies, said: “Today’s announcement makes clear the Government’s intention to relet the franchise to the private sector. … 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 FOCUS WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT – SOUTHERN HAS BEEN AWARDED SOUTH CENTRAL FRANCHISE

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Aiza

Over 6000 passengers told Passenger Focus what they wanted from the new franchise, much of this is included in the contract that has today been awarded to the current franchise operator Southern Railways Ltd (a subsidiary of Govia Ltd). Amongst … Continue reading →

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