East Midlands Trains

Bombardier confirms three-year services contract for new East Midlands Railway franchise in the UK

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has announced today that it has signed a new Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Abellio and Eversholt Rail for the new East Midlands Railway franchise in the United Kingdom.

Key Points: 
  • Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has announced today that it has signed a new Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Abellio and Eversholt Rail for the new East Midlands Railway franchise in the United Kingdom.
  • Under the new agreement which lasts from today until December 31, 2022, Bombardier will maintain Bombardier class 222 diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) trains at Derby Etches Park depot for use on East Midlands Railway mainline services.
  • The new agreement follows Bombardiers previous role in maintaining the 125 miles per hour trains for the former East Midlands Trains franchise.
  • Phil Hufton, President, Bombardier Transportation UK said, We are delighted that we have reached agreement with Abellio to maintain the Class 222 fleet for East Midlands Railways mainline services.

Urgent question on Stagecoach's disqualification from rail franchise bidding

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
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Stagecoach were excluded from bidding on East Midlands franchise they previously operated

Key Points: 
  • The East Midlands franchise has been awarded to Abellio, following a bidding process which saw current franchise holder, Stagecoach, disqualified from bidding.
  • Clive Betts, MP for Sheffield South East asked the government to make a statement on the reason behind this disqualification.
  • The East Midlands franchise runs services in the region, as well as commuter lines from Derby to London St Pancras and Sheffield.
  • That said, Stagecoach have played an important role in our railways and we hope they continue to do so, post the conclusion of the rail review."

Urgent question on Stagecoach's disqualification from rail franchise bidding

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Railway stations in the United Kingdom, Nederlandse Spoorwegen, East Midlands Trains, St Pancras railway station, Sheffield, Abellio, Stagecoach Group

Stagecoach were excluded from bidding on East Midlands franchise they previously operated

Key Points: 
  • The East Midlands franchise has been awarded to Abellio, following a bidding process which saw current franchise holder, Stagecoach, disqualified from bidding.
  • Clive Betts, MP for Sheffield South East asked the government to make a statement on the reason behind this disqualification.
  • The East Midlands franchise runs services in the region, as well as commuter lines from Derby to London St Pancras and Sheffield.
  • That said, Stagecoach have played an important role in our railways and we hope they continue to do so, post the conclusion of the rail review."