South Central: And the winner is...

***Rail Business Intelligence suggesting Govia has retained South Central, formal announcement expected after the Local/Euro elections***

Going, going, gone?

Timing as they say is everything.

Smart money suggested that Go-Ahead would keep it's head down after turning London Midland into a disaster zone in recent weeks.

So full marks to Go-Ahead for deciding to announce 300 job losses on the South Eastern today.

A move designed to gladden the hearts of Ministers battling growing unemployment figures, especially after Go-Ahead recorded profits of £131.1 million last year.

With DafT due to announce the winner of the South Central franchise in the summer, Go-Ahead must hope Ministers have short memories.....

South Central Consultation published

***SOUTH CENTRAL CONSULTATION***

The new South Central franchise is due to start on 20 Sept 2009.

DafT published its consultation document on the 22nd May. It can be found here.

The deadline for comments is 14 Aug 2008.