TfL announces shortlist of bidders to run Crossrail services
Posted: 25 June 2013 | | 1 comment
TfL announced the names of the companies shortlisted to bid to run Crossrail services…
Transport for London (TfL) today announced the names of the companies shortlisted to bid to run Crossrail services.
The bidders are:
- Arriva Crossrail Limited
- Keolis/Go Ahead
- MTR Corporation (Crossrail) Limited
- National Express Group PLC
The Invitation to Tender is due to be issued in September and an operator will be appointed at the end of 2014.
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The successful train operator will start running the first services from May 2015 between Liverpool Street and Shenfield, taking over the stopping services currently operated by Greater Anglia. The route through Canary Wharf, the City and the West End will open in late 2018, with the full route running in 2019.
Howard Smith, Crossrail Director of Operations, said: “We are a step closer to appointing an operator for Crossrail. As our population grows faster than forecast, the case for stable and sustained investment in London’s transport network has never been stronger. Crossrail will help cut journey times across the city and will achieve internationally recognised high standards of reliability, train frequency and customer service. Crossrail will make it easier for people travelling across the capital, helping create jobs and supporting growth and regeneration along the route.”
When the Crossrail services are fully operational they will increase rail based transport in the capital by 10 per cent and along with the Tube upgrade ensure we can continue to move people efficiently around London. Crossrail will set the benchmark for passenger experience for European metro services. It will be integrated as part of the TfL network providing a fast, frequent service linking the east and west and relieving congestion on some of the busiest Tube lines. Passengers using Crossrail will see reduced journey times and the new stations will be integrated with existing London Underground, DLR and National Rail stations making it easy for passengers to change between services.
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Related organisations
Arriva, Crossrail Ltd, Keolis, MTR Corporation, National Express, Transport for London (TfL)
Keolis are doing very well indeed out of various operations here in the UK, so, when will they start putting a little pressure on the French Government, through their parent company SNCF, to open “the doors” to other European transport operators. The French Government has always given wholehearted support to the likes of SNCF, Veolia and other companies in their forays abroad but then close the door on any foreign companies who would like to operate public transport within France. Things have to change!