20th Aug 2008 09:49
20 August 2008
The Go-Ahead Group plc
Shortlisted for the South Central Franchise
The Go-Ahead Group plc is pleased to announce that Govia, its 65% owned joint venture, has been shortlisted for the South Central franchise by the Department for Transport.
We have a strong and experienced bid team and intend to put in a robust bid to retain this franchise.
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For further information, please contact:
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The Go-Ahead Group plc |
020 7821 3939 |
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Keith Ludeman, Group Chief Executive |
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Nick Swift, Group Finance Director |
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Jim Boyd, Group Corporate Affairs Director |
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Weber Shandwick Financial |
020 7067 0700 |
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Richard Hews / Rachel Martin / Hannah Marwood |
Notes to editors
Go-Ahead is one of the UK's leading providers of passenger transport services operating in the rail, bus and aviation services sectors. Employing approximately 27,500 people across the country, it provides services to over 900 million passengers every year. In addition to the travelling public, customers include the Department for Transport, Transport for London (TfL), local authorities, BAA and major airlines.
Website: www.go-ahead.com
Govia is a joint venture between Go-Ahead (65%) and Keolis SA (35%) which is a French-based operator of passenger transport services. Govia's rail operations are the busiest in the UK, responsible for nearly 30 per cent of UK passenger rail journeys through its three rail companies, Southern (which includes Gatwick Express), Southeastern and London Midland. The Southeastern franchise will include the operation of new high speed trains on the domestic Channel Tunnel Rail Link into St Pancras from 2009.
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