First Group wins extension for First Capital Connect rail franchise

18th Feb 2014 09:17

First Group said it had won a six month extension to its First Capital Connect rail franchise after discussions with the Department for Transport.The franchise will now run to September 14th 2014. The new end date coincides with the UK government's anticipated start of the new Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.Chief Executive Officer Tim O'Toole said the company had submitted a "compelling bid offering significant improvements for customers and value for money for taxpayers" for the new franchise.FP