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Tender: Independent Operational Analysis for Proposed Newcastle–Brighton and Cardiff–York Open Access Train Services

Released 3 months ago

Closed07 Sep 2026

Est. valueEstimate£30K to £95K

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyOffice of Rail and Road

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 7 Sept 2026

About

ORR is seeking a supplier for an independent operational analysis to support its assessment of two open access proposals: Grand Central's proposed Newcastle–Brighton service and First Rail (Lumo)'s proposed Cardiff–York service. The work will provide ORR with an impartial operational assessment of the two proposed passenger services to inform its decision-making.

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