London Midland has received a directly-awarded agreement involving a £13 million package of improvements that will see the TOC continue to run passenger rail services on the West Midlands franchise until October 2017.
A joint venture led by integrated transport operator Keolis has been shortlisted to bid for the East Coast Mainline franchise, as announced (today) by the Department for Transport.
Keolis, in a joint venture partnership with Amey (70:30), has secured the franchise to operate and maintain the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in London for the next six and a half years.
‘Briton puts the French at front of the queue to run the nation’s rail services’
Keolis has been shortlisted to bid for both the TransPennine Express and Northern franchises as part of joint venture agreements.
Keolis and Eurostar International have announced their intention to launch a joint bid for the UK East Coast rail franchise. The successful bidder for the franchise is expected to be awarded a contract in October 2014, with the franchise commencing in February 2015.
Keolis joint venture shortlisted for London Overground franchise
The joint venture (Govia), involving international public transport operator Keolis, has been awarded the contract to operate what will become the country’s largest rail franchise, Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern (TSGN).
UK public transport operator Keolis has further strengthened its management team with the appointment of Ruud Haket as Chief Operating Officer.
New operator to bring further improvements to high-performing Docklands Light Railway
