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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006216-2023
Network Rail have released a notice for procurement of signalling suppliers across the country for 10 years beyond the end of CP6.
It will be split into two frameworks; conventional signalling worth £1 billion and Digital Signalling...
Expression of interest now released https://bidstats.uk/tenders/2022/W11/770965949
Three different base order options proposed; 25 x 5 car Bi-modes, 18 x 5 car EMUs and 11 x 5 car Bi-Modes, or 12 x 5 of coaching stock with options for additional units and additional vehicles for 6/7 car...
The Consumer Rights Act has provisions for redress where the seller has provided information to the consumer which they take into account when deciding to make a purchase but is subsequently renege on.
It would be an interesting test case for the consumer rights act. I don't think any result could force a reduction in the ticket price going forward but it may allow people to claim a refund, probably only those who had purchased prior to notice of service reduction being made public. i.e the...
Does it? Surely the bid, and therefore the scoring, was made on this basis of joint working and shared expertise unless they've come to some sort of arrangement with HS2.
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It's reported the decision to award has been endorsed by the HS2 board and now waits for approval from the DfT...
How does the transfer of the V300 Zefiro platform to Hitachi affect the Hitachi/Bombardier (now Alstom) joint bid? Would Hitachi relicense part of it back to Alstom to allow them to be involved in manufacturing?
Hitachi Press Release
So as we know the Greater Anglia timetable is basically going to be rewritten for Dec 2019.
It would be interesting to hear what changes, no matter how small, people would like to see?
This is assuming no unplanned infrastructure changes and that the Stadler fleet is in place as the...