17.04.13
DLR bidders shortlisted
TfL has announced the shortlist of bidders for the new Docklands Light Railway (DLR) franchise, set to start on 14th September.
The franchise should continue to improve service reliability, maintain trains, stations and track, as well as grow capacity and boost customer satisfaction. The successful bidder should work to reduce the environmental impact of the railway and improve safety and value for money for passengers.
The bidders are:
Stagecoach Rail Projects Ltd
A joint venture between Keolis (UK) Ltd and Amey Rail Ltd;
A joint venture between Go Ahead PLC and Colas Rail Ltd
Serco Ltd
TfL will be issuing an invitation to tender within the next few weeks.
DLR acting director Rory O’Neill said: “We are pleased to further consider the bids from these companies which have passed the first stage of the rigorous process in issuing a new franchise.
“The DLR is already a highly successful railway but we are not complacent and wish to ensure that the service offered to Londoners continues to improve.”
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