BR seeks private sector for passenger train service
Friday, March 29, 2024 | 510 Views |
In the works: The private sector is being invited into the provision of rail passenger services
According to a public notice this week, the rail utility is seeking service providers who can collaborate or partner in passenger rail services provision. The expressions of interest are reserved for citizen-owned companies.
“Expression of Interest is sought to source service providers from the market to express interest in a partnership or collaboration opportunity to provide passenger train services,” reads the notice.
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