Rail now 'an option', says National Express

摘要

'We are working to improve our ability to secure future franchises', said National Express Group pic in an interim management statement issued on May 5. This followed the 'disappointing news' that it had not prequalifed for the 17-month contract to operate Greater Anglia (RB1387 p4), as well as 'positive feedback' from DfT. However, NEG recognised that 'continued operation in rail remains an option, rather than a necessity, for the group and that the success of the UK bus and coach businesses is not dependent on a continued presence in rail'.