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date 10 August 2016 source FirstGroup type Press release
Released : 10.08.2016
FIRSTGROUP PLC ('FirstGroup' or 'the Group')
Statement re: EAST ANGLIA FRANCHISE COMPETITION
FirstGroup is disappointed not to have been awarded the East Anglia rail franchise after submitting a compelling, deliverable, and value for money bid.
We continue to be disciplined in our approach to bidding for UK rail contracts and will seek feedback from the Department for Transport to help shape our approach to future competitions.
ENDS
Contacts at FirstGroup: Faisal Tabbah, Head of Investor Relations Stuart Butchers, Group Head of Media Tel: +44 (0) 20 7725 3354
Contacts at Brunswick PR: Michael Harrison / Andrew Porter, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7404 5959
Railnews Archive ::: 2016-08-10 FIR-001
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