'New era' for rail services across the East Midlands
East Midlands Railway will deliver more than £600 million of improvements including regular electric train services between London and Corby and Luton Airport.
Abellio invests £400 million in new trains for East Midlands Railway
Abellio chooses British-based train manufacturer – Hitachi Rail to build 165 intercity carriages as part of complete fleet replacement.
Abellio announces new Managing Director for East Midlands Railway
Management team announced for East Midlands Railway with headquarters in Derby
£600 million improvements for East Midlands railway by Abellio confirmed
Abellio is pleased and proud to be confirmed today as the new operator of the East Midlands rail franchise by the Department for Transport.
Abellio Statement on East Midlands franchise award.
Commenting on media coverage in relation to the East Midlands rail franchise, a spokesperson for Abellio said: “Abellio has been selected by the Department for Transport as the successful bidder to run rail services on the East Midlands Railway from August 2019 to 2027.”
Abellio proud to be announced as winning bidder for new East Midlands franchise.
Abellio welcomes today’s announcement by the Department for Transport that it has been selected as Winning Bidder to run the next East Midlands rail franchise.