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Roger Salmon, the Director of Passenger Franchising said today that he intends to leave his post in the autumn.
Commenting on Mr Salmon's decision, Transport Secretary Sir George Young said:
"Roger Salmon has informed me that he wishes to leave his post in the autumn. I have accepted his decision with regret, although I understand his reasons. I pay tribute to Mr Salmons leadership and his successes in preparing the passenger franchises and securing their transfer to private ownership so as to ensure better services for travellers and better value for the taxpayer."
