Good news for fans of owner groups that are shadows of their former selves...
Dean Finch, Group Chief Executive, said: "We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the Berlin Ringbahn. Following on from our recent success in winning two contracts to operate regional rail services in North-Rhine Westphalia, it confirms that our experience as the operator of the UK's leading franchise is recognised internationally.
That would be just the one, single, sole, solitary UK franchise held by National Express would it?
How the mighty have fallen.