Greater Anglia Franchise

20 October 2011

The Go-Ahead Group plc ("Go-Ahead" or the "Group")

GREATER ANGLIA FRANCHISE

Go-Ahead notes today's announcement from the Department for Transport ("DfT") regarding the Greater Anglia rail franchise.

Whilst Go-Ahead is naturally disappointed with the outcome, the Group will continue to explore future rail franchise opportunities and build on its position as the UK's busiest rail operator running Southern, Southeastern and London Midland franchises.

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For further information, please contact:

The Go-Ahead Group plc 

John Shield, Group Corporate Affairs Director 020 7821 3927

Catherine Robertson, Group Communications & 020 7821 3929

Investor Relations Manager

Citigate Dewe Rogerson 020 7638 9571

Michael Berkeley

Chris Barrie

Angharad Couch

NOTES TO EDITORS

Go-Ahead is a leading UK public transport operator, providing high quality services in the bus and rail sectors. Employing over 22,000 people across the country, more than one billion passenger journeys are undertaken on our services each year. We are committed to operating our companies in a safe, socially and environmentally responsible way and are proud to have been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard after taking action on climate change. In addition to the travelling public, our customers include the Department for Transport, Transport for London (TfL) and local authorities.

Our rail division operates the Southern (including Gatwick Express), Southeastern and London Midland franchises through our 65% owned subsidiary Govia It is the busiest rail operation in the UK, responsible for around 30% of all UK passenger rail journeys.