British operator LSER gets £23.5 million penalty

source: Southeastern railway

Following a breach of its franchise agreement, London & South Eastern Railway Limited (LSER) has been issued with a penalty of 28 million euros (23.5 million pounds) by the British government. The penalty notice, announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) on Thursday. 

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British operator LSER gets £23.5 million penalty

source: Southeastern railway

Following a breach of its franchise agreement, London & South Eastern Railway Limited (LSER) has been issued with a penalty of 28 million euros (23.5 million pounds) by the British government. The penalty notice, announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) on Thursday. 

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