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|dates = 14 Oct 2001 – 6 Dec 2003 [[Wales & Borders]]<br>7 Dec 2003 – 13 Oct 2018 [[Arriva Trains Wales]]<br>14 Oct 18 – 2033 [[Keolis Amey Wales]]
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===KeolisAmey Wales===
===KeolisAmey Wales===
In October 2016 [[Abellio (transport company)|Abellio]], Arriva, [[Keolis]][[Amey plc|Amey]] and [[MTR Corporation]] were shortlisted to bid for the next 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>[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> It will be operated under the [[Transport for Wales]] brand.<ref>{{cite news|title=TfW to replace operator's branding|url=https://www.pressreader.com/uk/rail-uk/20170830/282462824062593|accessdate=23 January 2018|work=Rail Magazine|publisher=Press Reader|date=30 August 2017}}</ref> In October 2017, Arriva withdrew from the bidding process.<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> Abellio withdrew in February 2018 following the collapse of its partner [[Carillion]] in January.<ref>{{cite news|title=Abellio ends rail bid after Carillion collapse|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-43169116|accessdate=25 February 2018|publisher=BBC News|date=23 February 2018}}</ref> In May 2018 it was awarded to [[Keolis Amey Wales|KeolisAmey Wales]] for a 15 year period from 14 October 2018 in a contract worth £5bn.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-44221184 Keolis/Amey wins £5bn Wales rail contract] ''BBC News'' 23 May 2018</ref> The contract will deliver much needed investment in the Welsh network, including:<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-44316772|title=New trains and more services in £5bn deal|date=2018-06-04|work=BBC News|access-date=2018-06-04|language=en-GB}}</ref>
In October 2016 [[Abellio (transport company)|Abellio]], Arriva, a [[Keolis]] / [[Amey plc|Amey]] joint venture and [[MTR Corporation]] were shortlisted to bid for the next 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>[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> It will be operated under the [[Transport for Wales]] brand.<ref>{{cite news|title=TfW to replace operator's branding|url=https://www.pressreader.com/uk/rail-uk/20170830/282462824062593|accessdate=23 January 2018|work=Rail Magazine|publisher=Press Reader|date=30 August 2017}}</ref> In October 2017, Arriva withdrew from the bidding process.<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> Abellio withdrew in February 2018 following the collapse of its partner [[Carillion]] in January.<ref>{{cite news|title=Abellio ends rail bid after Carillion collapse|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-43169116|accessdate=25 February 2018|publisher=BBC News|date=23 February 2018}}</ref> In May 2018 it was awarded to [[KeolisAmey Wales]] for a 15 year period from 14 October 2018 in a contract worth £5bn.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-44221184 Wales' rail and metro franchise to be run by KeolisAmey] ''BBC News'' 23 May 2018</ref> The contract will deliver much needed investment in the Welsh network, including:<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-44316772|title=New trains and more services in £5bn deal|date=2018-06-04|work=BBC News|access-date=2018-06-04|language=en-GB}}</ref>


* £800m investment in trains
* £800m investment in trains

Revision as of 06:50, 5 June 2018

Wales & Borders
Current operatorArriva Trains Wales
Dates of operation14 Oct 2001 – 6 Dec 2003 Wales & Borders
7 Dec 2003 – 13 Oct 2018 Arriva Trains Wales
14 Oct 18 – 2033 KeolisAmey Wales
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Wales & Borders franchise is a railway franchise for passenger services in the United Kingdom.

History

Wales & Borders

In March 2000 the Shadow Strategic Rail Authority announced plans to create a separate Wales & Borders franchise.[1][2] In October 2001 the Valley Lines and Wales & West franchises were restructured as Wales & Borders and Wessex Trains, with the former taking responsibility for most services in Wales including the Cambrian line services from Central Trains. All franchises were operated by National Express.[3][4]

In September 2003 the services from Birmingham New Street, Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly to Llandudno and Holyhead as well as those between Bidston and Wrexham Central and Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog, operated by First North Western, were transferred to the Wales & Borders franchise.[2][5]

Arriva Trains Wales

In October 2002 a shortlist of Arriva, Connex/GB Railways, National Express and Serco-Abellio were invited to bid for the next franchise.[6][7] In December 2003 Arriva commenced a 15 year contract to operate the franchise until 2018 trading as Arriva Trains Wales.[8][9][10]

KeolisAmey Wales

In October 2016 Abellio, Arriva, a Keolis / Amey joint venture and MTR Corporation were shortlisted to bid for the next franchise.[11][12] It will be operated under the Transport for Wales brand.[13] In October 2017, Arriva withdrew from the bidding process.[14][15] Abellio withdrew in February 2018 following the collapse of its partner Carillion in January.[16] In May 2018 it was awarded to KeolisAmey Wales for a 15 year period from 14 October 2018 in a contract worth £5bn.[17] The contract will deliver much needed investment in the Welsh network, including:[18]

  • £800m investment in trains
  • £194m to modernise 247 stations and build four Metro stations
  • 285 extra services Monday to Friday
  • 294 extra Sunday services

References

  1. ^ "SSRA redraws franchise map" Railway Gazette International August 2000 page 459
  2. ^ a b The Wales and Borders Franchise House of Commons Select Committee on Welsh Affairs Third Report 17 March 2004
  3. ^ "Wales & West splits ready for new franchise" Rail Magazine issue 417 5 September 2001 page 11
  4. ^ "Central's Welsh trains go to Wales & Borders" Rail Magazine issue 422 14 November 2001 page 16
  5. ^ "First North Western in split" The Railway Magazine issue 1202 June 2001 page 11
  6. ^ "Four still in race for Wales & Borders" Rail Magazine issue 446 16 October 2002 page 12
  7. ^ "Dutch plan a Welsh invasion" The Railway Magazine issue 1221 January 2003 page 6
  8. ^ "Arriva preferred bidder for 15-year Wales franchise" Rail Magazine issue 468 20 August 2003 page 13
  9. ^ "Arriva wins Wales & Borders" Rail Express issue 88 September 2003 page 6
  10. ^ "Arriva to operate Wales & Borders" The Railway Magazine issue 1230 October 2003 page 35
  11. ^ Rail operator shortlist revealed Welsh Government 12 October 2016
  12. ^ Wales & Borders bidders asked to propose Metro options Railway Gazette International 13 October 2016
  13. ^ "TfW to replace operator's branding". Rail Magazine. Press Reader. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  14. ^ Arriva pulls out of Wales & Borders franchise contest International Railway Journal 30 October 2017
  15. ^ Arriva Trains Wales drops out of Welsh rail franchise bid BBC News 30 October 2017
  16. ^ "Abellio ends rail bid after Carillion collapse". BBC News. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  17. ^ Wales' rail and metro franchise to be run by KeolisAmey BBC News 23 May 2018
  18. ^ "New trains and more services in £5bn deal". BBC News. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
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