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« on: December 19, 2011, 14:30:38 »
Tweeted by Philip Haigh, Editor of Rail....

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DfT» (Department for Transport - about) launches races for Great Western, Essex Thameside and Thameslink franchises. ITTs▸ (Invitation to Tender) expected May, June and October 2012 respectively.



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« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2011, 15:37:09 »
So what exactly is the news?  The difference between what he's saying and the OJEU PIN back in August is trivial...

http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publications/rail-franchise-pin/pin-20110805.pdf

GW» (Great Western - used as an abbreviation for the area / lines under the Great Western franchise, as opposed to FGW which includes "First", the company operating them too. For tickets - about) ITT▸ (Invitation to Tender) - May 2012
Essex Thameside - May 2012
Thaneslink ITT - Oct 2012

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« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2011, 15:48:57 »
Maybe the DfT» (Department for Transport - about) has put something out advising the month's delay to the C2C franchise?
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« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2011, 16:42:33 »
They have issued the three OJEU notices today. 

But that was planned to be this month anyway, as per the link...

On the face of it his 'tweet' is pretty much unnecessary - but I suppose it makes him feel important...

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« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2011, 17:43:26 »
Christian Woolmar has joined in.....

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Shooting the starting gun on 3 franchises on one day- Essex, Thameslink and G Western - suggests the DfT» (Department for Transport - about) is biting off more than it can chew
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« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2011, 23:57:34 »
Roger Ford has an interesting piece on the new GW» (Great Western - used as an abbreviation for the area / lines under the Great Western franchise, as opposed to FGW which includes "First", the company operating them too. For tickets - about) Franchise in December's Modern Railways.

He reckons it's going to be a bit of nightmare for the DaFT» (Department for Transport - critical sounding abbreviation I discourage - about).
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« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2011, 00:40:50 »
Who else is eyeing up the keys?

Branson? I assume NX won't bother!
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« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2011, 01:03:27 »
Quote from: Btline on December 20, 2011, 00:40:50
I assume NX won't bother!

Don't be so sure. Now that Elaine Holt is shortly to join National Express to head up their bid team as Bid Director, I think NatEx will be eyeing up one or more of the InterCity franchises.

http://www.rail.co/2011/11/17/elaine-holt-to-move-to-national-express-to-head-rail-franchise-drive/
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« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2011, 23:13:57 »
I reakon First will probably win again, even though they mentioned they may give up the franchise.  I can see First Great Western going on for years and years....

IF another operator wins, will it make much difference anyway?  Would we see major timetable changes, and new and extended routes/services introduced? 
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« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2011, 06:09:43 »
Depends what they bid!
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