UK government prolongs two rail franchises
Southeastern trains at Ashford depot, source: Southeastern
Despite the rumours on the possible cancellation of the franchising system for railways, the UK government does otherwise. It has awarded two operating companies with the new contracts by prolonging the existing franchises. This extraordinary measure allows the Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southeastern to continue their services in the difficult time of the coronavirus outbreak.
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