20th Feb 2007 10:02
20 February 2007 FIRSTGROUP PLC FIRSTGROUP SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERCITY EAST COAST FRANCHISE
FirstGroup is delighted to be shortlisted by the Department for Transport (DfT) to bid to operate the InterCity East Coast franchise.
Commenting on the DfT's announcement this morning Moir Lockhead, First's Chief Executive said:
"We are absolutely delighted to be shortlisted again for the East Coast franchise. This is a hugely important rail company linking Scotland, the North East, Yorkshire, Peterborough and London. Customers in these regions already enjoy travelling on three award winning First rail companies in First ScotRail, First TransPennine Express and Hull Trains.
"Our final innovative bid will be based on attracting more customers to the East Coast through offering improved quality of service and better value for money."
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Paul Moore, Public Affairs & Communications Director 01224 650125
Rachael Borthwick, Corporate Communications Director 020 7291 0508
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