DoT announces rail franchise bidders

The Department of Transport has announced the runners and riders for the three rail franchises it has up for renewal.

The Department of Transport has announced the runners and riders for the three rail franchises it has up for renewal.

In total, 13 companies are waiting on the platform to learn whether they have won the right to operate one or more of the three franchises: the Great Western, Thameslink and Essex Thameside.

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