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Arriva Trains Wales drops out of Welsh rail franchise bid

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Waldgrun

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Just seen on B.B.C. Wales Today.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-41809874
The firm that runs most of Wales' rail network has pulled out of the contest to continue running it from 2018.

Arriva has said Arriva Trains Wales was "no longer participating in the Wales and Borders competition", adding it had "not been an easy decision".

Transport for Wales said it was "not uncommon" for bidders for major projects to withdraw.

The Tories said Arriva's withdrawal "raises questions" about government engagement with the process.

An Arriva-owned company has run the franchise since 2003. There are three remaining bidders - Abellio, KeolisAmey and MTR....
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It will be an interesting time ahead!
 
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What does it mean for the next 12 months? Are ATW simply going to tread water until the new franchise kicks in late 2018?
Will trainee driver roles be advertised?
What will happen to the current talent pool?
 
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That must mean that Arriva have got their eyes on a much bigger franchise somewhere in the country.
 
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