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Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Thursday, 19 May 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 May 2005. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 May 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Thameslink

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the future franchise for Thameslink services serving Mill Hill and Hendon.
Answer

Shortlisted bidders for the replacement Thameslink and Greater Northern franchise were announced on 1 April 2005. Invitations to Tender will be issued to bidders in June. The strategy for this route was set out in the Midland Main Line Route Utilisation Strategy which was published by the Strategic Rail Authority in March 2004.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
747; 434 c131W;434 c135W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Greater London Franchises Railways Thameslink Rail Thameslink line