UK Department for Transport has started the search for the next East Anglia rail franchise operator. The publication of procurement documents by the DfT marks the first step in the search for an operator to run rail services in the region.
The East Anglia rail franchise prospectus outlines what potential bidders will need to consider when they start developing their detailed bids later in the year. These include shorter journey times, especially for services into London, a service that meets the needs of commuters and leisure passengers in the region, easier connections with London’s transport network at stations like Liverpool Street and Stratford, a more reliable service with fewer delays and cancellations, improved customer service, better passenger communication during disruptions, improved integration with local transport along the routes and investment in and around stations.
The East Anglia franchise currrently runs five routes serving 354,000 passengers every day.
The franchise is operated by Abellio Greater Anglia and is responsible to serve the route until 16 October 2016.
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