Northern and TransPennine Express franchise shortlist announced

TransPennine Express train. Northern Pacer DMU.

UK: On August 19 the Department for Transport announced the six bidders which have been prequalified to submit ‘innovative and ambitious proposals’ to operate two passenger franchises in northern England. Invitations to tender are expected to be issued in December, with the winners to be announced by October 2015. The ...

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