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20 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
An agreement has been signed to today between FirstGroup and the Department for Transport to operate First TransPennine Express for a further year.
10 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
FirstGroup, one of the leading transport operators in the UK and North America, has announced plans for a new low fare service between London and Edinburgh.
19 August 2014 | By FirstGroup
FirstGroup has been shortlisted for the TransPennine Express franchise competition by the Department for Transport...
26 February 2014 | By PageOne
Targeted SMS messages helps travel operator cope with 200% surge in demand...
29 November 2012 | By Steve Montgomery, Managing Director, ScotRail
FirstGroup has been operating the ScotRail franchise since 2004. Eight years on, we remain resolute in our aim to deliver a leaner and more reliable railway over the next two years and beyond. We believe we are much more than a railway operator and have a significant part to play…
16 August 2012 | By FirstGroup
FirstGroup welcomes today's announcement by the Department for Transport of its future investment plans for the rail network...
15 August 2012 | By Virgin Rail Group
Following the DFT's decision to award the West Coast Mainline franchise to FirstGroup, Sir Richard Branson said...
1 June 2010 | By Eurotunnel
Groupe Eurotunnel has acquired the third largest British rail freight operator, GBRf, from international transporter FirstGroup plc.
3 April 2007 | By Mr. Ian Benger, Projects Manager, First TransPennine Express
A partnership between FirstGroup plc and Keolis was awarded the franchise to provide inter-city and inter-urban passenger rail services to major cities and towns across the north of England, with also the management of 30 stations from 1 February 2004.
