Derek Kaye
Member
just seen on BBC news that the GNER franchise is up for grabs again.. anyone have any more info?
http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_railways/documents/divisionhomepage/613780.hcspThe Department for Transport today announced it is inviting Expressions of Interest to operate services on the InterCity East Coast Mainline. It is expected that the operator for the new franchise will be in place in 12 to 18 months.
Until that date, the Government has entered into agreement with the current operator GNER, to operate the franchise on the Department's behalf under a temporary 'Management Agreement'.