Article: Statement re: Northern Rail Franchise.

 
1 July 2004 
 
FIRSTGROUP PLC 
 
   Statement re: Northern franchise 
 
First said today that it was disappointed not to have won the Northern 
franchise. 
 
Chief Executive Moir Lockhead said: "We put in a very strong and competitive 
bid for this franchise, which we believe would have offered value for both 
passengers and our shareholders. On this occasion we were not successful. We 
wish the new Northern franchisee well and look forward to bidding for both the 
Inter City East Coast and Integrated Kent franchises. 
 
"As operator of the TransPennine Express ...

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