South Central Franchise update
The Government decides which Train Operating Companies (TOCs) will operate the franchise for services in particular parts of the country, and has selected 4 TOCs to bid for the new South Central Franchise which will run from 2009 to 2015. These are Ned Railways, National Express, Stagecoach Rail, and Govia - the owner of Southern Rail, the current operator. The services are all those which run through Peckham Rye to London Bridge. This is the time to try to influence what these companies put in their bids to try to get the franchise. They are all keen to hear from local rail users about their travel needs and their views on the services. This is an opportunity not to miss if you are a rail user. Go online to get more info and give your views asap (18 Feb deadline).
- Govia/Southern Railway - http://www.yoursouthcentral.com
- National Express - http://www.nationalexpress.com/why_choose/nxl/yoursouthcentral
- Ned Railways - http://www.nedrailwayssouthcentral.co.uk/
- Stagecoach Rail - http://www.stagecoach.com/scg/about/bids/south_central/