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26/09/2005
National Express submits bid to run new rail franchise
National Express Group today formally submitted its bid to the Department for Transport (DfT) for the new Greater Western franchise.

12/07/2005
New Trains Division Performance Director appointed
National Express Group, (“the Group”) the leading international passenger transport company, is pleased to announce that David Winder has joined the Trains Division as UK Performance Director.

24/06/2005
National Express Group leads the UK rail industry performance league
Train companies run by National Express Group PLC, the leading international passenger transport company, have topped the league in the latest performance figures released today by the Strategic Rail Authority (“SRA”).

01 April 2005
National Express Group PLC shortlisted for the Greater Western and Thameslink/GN Train Franchise
National Express Group PLC (“the Group”), the leading international passenger transport company, welcomes today’s announcement from the Strategic Rail Authority confirming that the Group has been shortlisted to bid for both the new Greater Western and Thameslink/GN rail franchises.

02 February 2005
National Express Group Submits its Accreditation Questionnaire for the Thameslink/Great Northern Rail Franchise
National Express Group PLC (“The Group”), the UK’s most experienced train operator, today submitted its Accreditation Questionnaire to the Strategic Rail Authority for the Thameslink/GN rail franchise, signalling the commencement of the pre-qualification process.

02 February 2005
National Express Group Submits its Accreditation Questionnaire for the Greater Western Rail Franchise
National Express Group PLC (“The Group”), the UK’s most experienced train operator, today submitted its Accreditation Questionnaire to the Strategic Rail Authority for the Greater Western rail franchise, signalling the commencement of the pre-qualification evaluation process.

17 January 2005
Launch of Credentials Brochure and Website for the Greater Western Franchise Bid
National Express Group (“the Group”), the UK’s most experienced UK train operator today announces the publication of a credentials brochure and the launch of a new website for its Greater Western franchise bid.

13 January 2005
Great Western Main Line Route Utilisation Strategy
National Express Group ("the Group"), the UK's largest train operating company today welcomed the publication by the Strategic Rail Authority (“SRA”) of its draft Route Utilisation Strategy for the Great Western Main Line.

17 December 2004
National Express Group PLC - Bidding for the Greater Western franchise
National Express Group, (“the Group”) the UK’s largest train operating company, today welcomes the start of the bidding process for the Greater Western franchise as the Government invites Expressions of Interest for the new franchise. The Group also confirms that it will be bidding for this new franchise.

17 December 2004
National Express Group PLC - Bidding for the Thameslink / Great Northern franchise
National Express Group, (“the Group”) the UK’s largest train operating company, today welcomes the start of the bidding process for the Thameslink/Great Northern franchise as the Government invites Expressions of Interest for the franchise. The Group also announces that it will be bidding for this franchise.

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