"Paul Corfield" wrote in message
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On Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:56:45 GMT, "Jack Taylor"
wrote:

Judging from the wording of the award announcement Stagecoach have
merely provided an option for trains to Corby in compliance with what
the DfT asked for. I imagine it is up to the DfT to decide if they wish
to cough up the money for the option and that's probably connected with
the dreaded HLOS and SOFA. Who knows what Stagecoach may have included
as further enhancement of their base Corby bid? It may be that your
suggestion is there for due consideration.

There is some possibility that SWT have managed to persuade the DfT that
other possible solutions exist. SWT still run to Bristol, and beyond Exeter
to Paignton and Plymouth; these services and the new format
Salisbury/Southampton/Romsey loop are in addition to the original
SouthWestern franchise specification.

Paul