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(From The Northern Echo)

FOUR bids have now been confirmed for the Northern rail franchise, which is due to begin next autumn.

The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) said yesterday it was evaluating bids from Arriva Trains; a partnership of Serco Rail and Netherlands Railways; First Group; and Eurailco UK Limited.

The franchise will incorporate rural and urban services throughout the North of England currently operated by Arriva Trains Northern and First North ...

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