27 June 2003, and the contract was ended 9 November 2003." target="blank" class="mouse" >Franchise of 15 years awarded to London & South Coast Ltd (renamed Connex Rail Ltd), starting 13 October 1996. Early termination was announced by the Strategic Rail Authority 27 June 2003, and the contract was ended 9 November 2003.
$ start date * 13 October 1996 ** $ end date * 9 November 2003 **
