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date 10 August 2016
source FirstGroup
type Press release

Released : 10.08.2016

FIRSTGROUP PLC
('FirstGroup' or 'the Group')

Statement re: EAST ANGLIA FRANCHISE COMPETITION



FirstGroup is disappointed not to have been awarded the East Anglia rail franchise after submitting a compelling, deliverable, and value for money bid.

We continue to be disciplined in our approach to bidding for UK rail contracts and will seek feedback from the Department for Transport to help shape our approach to future competitions.

ENDS

Contacts at FirstGroup:
Faisal Tabbah, Head of Investor Relations
Stuart Butchers, Group Head of Media
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7725 3354

Contacts at Brunswick PR:
Michael Harrison / Andrew Porter, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7404 5959

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