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Written by Steven   
Thursday, 02 April 2009 10:53

From the telegraph 02/04/2009

 Rail companies could be forced to default on franchise

Two of Britain's major rail operators, National Express and Stagecoach, could be forced to give up their rail franchises, a city analyst has warned.

The companies may have to consider drastic action because of the downturn in the economy, according to Andrew Fitchie, an expert on the rail industry with Collins Stewart stockbrokers.
Last Updated on Saturday, 04 April 2009 13:27
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Newsflash

The planned Rail strike planned by RMT starting 6th April - 9th April has been blocked by the high court this afternoon. TRUG have been speaking C2C this afternoon said "A normal Timetable will be running next week" 
 

As you may have heard there is a planned National RMT Strike amongst their Network Rail Operational and Maintenance Grades staff from Tuesday 6th April until Friday 10th April inclusive. C2C can only provide the following services

0000 - 0600 Limited services on all C2C Routes

0600 - 0700 No Services

0700 - 1900 A high Capacity Peak and Off Peak service on the Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness line via Basildon. These will consist of a number of 8 & 12 car services calling at all stations. There will be no services on Tilbury Loop as Network Rail will not allow C2C access onto this part of the network.

1900 - 2200 No service on all of the C2C route.

2200 - 0000 Limited Services on all routes.

Thurrock Rail user group are in touch with C2C management to see if any services can be provide for thurrock customers. There are no buses being laid on during the strike days.

People wishing to park at Pitsea if travlling from Stanford Le Hope with a car permit can use Pitsea's car park.

For up to date information please visit C2C website www.c2c-online.co.uk/strike.
 

The next TRUG Committee Meeting is Weds 14th April 2010, Committee Room 3, Council Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex. 19.00Hrs -21.00 Hrs

 Please contactusin advanced if planning to attend