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In October 2016 [[Abellio (transport company)|Abellio]], incumbent [[Arriva Trains Wales|Arriva]], a [[Keolis]]/[[Amey plc|Amey]] joint venture and [[MTR Corporation]] were shortlisted to bid for the next [[Wales & Borders franchise]].<ref>[http://gov.wales/newsroom/transport/2016/161013-rail-operator-shortlist-revealed/?lang=en Rail operator shortlist revealed] Welsh Government 12 October 2016</ref><ref name=RGI131016>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/policy/single-view/view/wales-borders-bidders-asked-to-submit-metro-options.html Wales & Borders bidders asked to propose Metro options] ''[[Railway Gazette International]]'' 13 October 2016</ref> |
In October 2016 [[Abellio (transport company)|Abellio]], incumbent [[Arriva Trains Wales|Arriva]], a [[Keolis]]/[[Amey plc|Amey]] joint venture and [[MTR Corporation]] were shortlisted to bid for the next [[Wales & Borders franchise]].<ref>[http://gov.wales/newsroom/transport/2016/161013-rail-operator-shortlist-revealed/?lang=en Rail operator shortlist revealed] Welsh Government 12 October 2016</ref><ref name=RGI131016>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/policy/single-view/view/wales-borders-bidders-asked-to-submit-metro-options.html Wales & Borders bidders asked to propose Metro options] ''[[Railway Gazette International]]'' 13 October 2016</ref> |
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In October 2017, Arriva withdrew from the bidding process, followed in February 2018 by Abellio following the collapse of its partner [[Carillion]].<ref>[http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/main-line/arriva-pulls-out-of-wales-borders-franchise-contest.html?channel=524 Arriva pulls out of Wales & Borders franchise contest] ''[[International Railway Journal]]'' 30 October 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-41809874 Arriva Trains Wales drops out of Welsh rail franchise bid] ''[[BBC News]]'' 30 October 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-43169116 Abellio ends rail bid after Carillion collapse] ''BBC News'' 23 February 2018</ref><ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/abellio-pulls-out-of-wales-borders-bidding.html Abellio pulls out of Wales & Borders bidding] ''International Railway Journal'' 23 February 2018</ref> In May 2018, the franchise was awarded to Keolis Amey Wales. It will commence on 14 October 2018 and run for 15 years. |
In October 2017, Arriva withdrew from the bidding process, followed in February 2018 by Abellio following the collapse of its partner [[Carillion]].<ref>[http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/main-line/arriva-pulls-out-of-wales-borders-franchise-contest.html?channel=524 Arriva pulls out of Wales & Borders franchise contest] ''[[International Railway Journal]]'' 30 October 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-41809874 Arriva Trains Wales drops out of Welsh rail franchise bid] ''[[BBC News]]'' 30 October 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-43169116 Abellio ends rail bid after Carillion collapse] ''BBC News'' 23 February 2018</ref><ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/abellio-pulls-out-of-wales-borders-bidding.html Abellio pulls out of Wales & Borders bidding] ''International Railway Journal'' 23 February 2018</ref> In May 2018, the franchise was awarded to Keolis Amey Wales. It will commence on 14 October 2018 and run for 15 years.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-44221184 Keolis/Amey wins £5bn Wales rail contract] ''BBC News'' 23 May 2018</ref> |
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Unlike the previous franchise which was awarded by the [[Department for Transport]], the new franchise was awarded by [[Transport for Wales]].<ref name=RGI131016/> |
Unlike the previous franchise which was awarded by the [[Department for Transport]], the new franchise was awarded by [[Transport for Wales]].<ref name=RGI131016/> |
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Revision as of 05:45, 23 May 2018
| Franchise(s) | Wales & Borders 14 October 2018 - |
|---|---|
| Main region(s) | Wales |
| Other region(s) | North West England South West England West Midlands |
| Parent company | Keolis Amey |
| Other | |
| Website | www.keolisamey.cymru |
Keolis Amey Wales is a future train operating company owned by MTR Corporation that will commence operating the Wales & Borders franchise on 14 October 2018.
History
In October 2016 Abellio, incumbent Arriva, a Keolis/Amey joint venture and MTR Corporation were shortlisted to bid for the next Wales & Borders franchise.[1][2]
In October 2017, Arriva withdrew from the bidding process, followed in February 2018 by Abellio following the collapse of its partner Carillion.[3][4][5][6] In May 2018, the franchise was awarded to Keolis Amey Wales. It will commence on 14 October 2018 and run for 15 years.[7]
Unlike the previous franchise which was awarded by the Department for Transport, the new franchise was awarded by Transport for Wales.[2]
Rolling stock
Keolis Amey Wales will inherit a fleet of Class 142, 143, 150, 153, 158, 175 and 769 diesel multiple units and Mark 3 carriages from Arriva Trains Wales.
References
- ^ Rail operator shortlist revealed Welsh Government 12 October 2016
- ^ a b Wales & Borders bidders asked to propose Metro options Railway Gazette International 13 October 2016
- ^ Arriva pulls out of Wales & Borders franchise contest International Railway Journal 30 October 2017
- ^ Arriva Trains Wales drops out of Welsh rail franchise bid BBC News 30 October 2017
- ^ Abellio ends rail bid after Carillion collapse BBC News 23 February 2018
- ^ Abellio pulls out of Wales & Borders bidding International Railway Journal 23 February 2018
- ^ Keolis/Amey wins £5bn Wales rail contract BBC News 23 May 2018
