Eternity RPC Board
Monday 2 Ochtyr 1596 CE
Central Connect to lose franchise
Central Connect have today lost the right to operate the Central franchise that serves Arthuria, Porterdam, Goudadam and Rutterda on the circle line of the Goldecian rail network. The company was 5 years into its 20 years franchise but over the last 3 years complaints of overcrowding as well as delays have rocketed. Further to this just 94.5% of services within 2 minutes and classed as on time with 3% of services more than 5 minutes late. A far lower punctuality figure than rivals.This has meant the company has now been in breach of the franchise contract for three years having failed to improve in the period demanded by law. The firm scaled back investment 4 years ago to save money and cut pay of the drivers and staff resulting in shortages.
The train franchise is to go out to tender to any companies without existing franchises competing eliminating Virgin from the the new bid. The franchise is open to bids from foreign companies operating rail abroad. The franchise will be awarded in a competition based on franchise fee to the government , quality of services, frequency and amount of seats to be made available. Value for money will also be a factor. It is hoped the service will attract hot competition for the franchise. In the meanwhile Central Connect is reverting to the transport department while the franchising process is handled. The government are meeting to discuss and improvement plan. It is expected that major investment will be required as part of the bid and an increase in both train size and frequency.
Central Connect to lose franchise
Central Connect have today lost the right to operate the Central franchise that serves Arthuria, Porterdam, Goudadam and Rutterda on the circle line of the Goldecian rail network. The company was 5 years into its 20 years franchise but over the last 3 years complaints of overcrowding as well as delays have rocketed. Further to this just 94.5% of services within 2 minutes and classed as on time with 3% of services more than 5 minutes late. A far lower punctuality figure than rivals.This has meant the company has now been in breach of the franchise contract for three years having failed to improve in the period demanded by law. The firm scaled back investment 4 years ago to save money and cut pay of the drivers and staff resulting in shortages.
The train franchise is to go out to tender to any companies without existing franchises competing eliminating Virgin from the the new bid. The franchise is open to bids from foreign companies operating rail abroad. The franchise will be awarded in a competition based on franchise fee to the government , quality of services, frequency and amount of seats to be made available. Value for money will also be a factor. It is hoped the service will attract hot competition for the franchise. In the meanwhile Central Connect is reverting to the transport department while the franchising process is handled. The government are meeting to discuss and improvement plan. It is expected that major investment will be required as part of the bid and an increase in both train size and frequency.
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