The DfT has announced today that ARRIVA - parent company Deutsche Bahn DB - has won the franchise to operate Northern from April 2016. First Group has retained the franchise for TransPennine Express. Please access the link below for the headline news regarding these new franchises. Both franchises will be managed from Leeds in conjunction with the emerging Rail North organisation.
When more details become clearer as to how the change to Arriva will impact on the Glossop Line we will, of course, share this information once it is known. Some of the details of the rolling stock from April 2016 are indicated in the government's Department for Transport press release: Click here to read the full release Massive boost to rail service brings Northern Powerhouse to life
When more details become clearer as to how the change to Arriva will impact on the Glossop Line we will, of course, share this information once it is known. Some of the details of the rolling stock from April 2016 are indicated in the government's Department for Transport press release: Click here to read the full release Massive boost to rail service brings Northern Powerhouse to life
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