Local Transport Today is the authoritative, independent journal for transport decision makers. Analysis, Comment & News on Transport Policy, Planning, Finance and Delivery since 1989.

Rolling stock decisions leave unanswered questions

22 August 2011

 

The fallout from the decision to name Siemens rather than Bombardier  as preferred bidder for the £1.6bn contract to supply and finance new rolling stock for Thameslink cross-London services shows no sign of abating.

On the face of it, the selection of German conglomerate Siemens rather than Canadian conglomerate Bombardier was just another element of the global market at work. However, the fact that Bombardier’s Derby factory has lost out and faces a major reduction in its...

+79% more

 

Highways Project Engineer
North Yorkshire Council
Selby, North Yorkshire
£31,537 to £42,839 per annum
SWestrans Strategic Lead
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Militia House, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2HR
£64,086 – £69,003 (pro rata)
SWestrans Strategic Lead
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Militia House, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2HR
£64,086 – £69,003 (pro rata)
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
 
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2026 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020