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« on: February 25, 2017, 22:52:59 »
Current anticipated announcement date - 24th April.   Written on 25th February, let's see if it changes!
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« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2017, 07:37:48 »
That'll feature in the weekend papers then just before (22/23) if the date doesn't slip....
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« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2017, 13:39:02 »
I predict either Stagecoach or First Group will win it.  Tongue
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« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2017, 14:32:26 »
I hope First don't achieve both simultaneously. Will seriusly affect Exeter fares competition methinks. If First land the SWR» (South Western Railway - about) franchise, it'll be interesting too see if they win the new GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) franchise in 2019 (or is it now 2020?)
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« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2017, 14:37:07 »
Quote from: bignosemac on February 26, 2017, 13:39:02
I predict either Stagecoach or First Group will win it.  Tongue

I would go for either Stagecoach, or a joint venture between First and MTR ...
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