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Commenting today (Tuesday) on publication by the shadow Strategic Rail Authority (sSRA) of its new rail franchise map, George Muir, Director-General of the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) said:
"The clarification provided by publication of the new map is welcome. It is the first step in developing a coherent strategy.
"Train operating companies have been working without an overall framework to guide their plans in the franchise replacement process. Today's announcement gives us a first glimpse of the final picture, although there are still a number of details which need to be resolved."
ENDS For further information contact: Jay Merritt, Media Relations Manager: 0207 904 3010
Railnews Archive ::: 2000-06-20 ATO-001
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