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Abellio clinches West Midlands rail franchise

RAIL

18 August 2017
West Mids: Japanese stake
West Mids: Japanese stake

 

A Joint venture led by Abellio has won the contract to operate the West Midlands rail franchise.

West Midlands Trains Ltd is a joint venture of Abellio (70.1%), East Japan Railway Company (14.45%), and Mitsui & Co Ltd (14.45%).

The current franchise, called London Midland, is held by Govia, which was also shortlisted for the new contract. 

The Abellio JVwill take over on 10 December with a contract running to March 2026. 

The franchise covers local services in the West Midlands...

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