Shortlist announced for DLR franchise

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Transport for London (TfL) has drawn up a shortlist of companies fighting to take control of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) franchise.

Bidders announced today include current operators Serco, Stagecoach Rail Projects Ltd, a joint venture between Keolis UK and Amey and a joint venture comprising Go Ahead and Colas.

DLR acting director Rory O’Neill said: “We are pleased to further consider the bids from these companies which have passed the first stage of the rigorous process in issuing a new franchise.

“The DLR is already a highly successful railway but we are not complacent and wish to ensure that the service offered to Londoners continues to improve.”

TfL will now be issuing an Invitation to tender to these companies within the next few weeks.

The new franchise is due to commence on September 14, 2014.

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