MTR Laing
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| Type | Private company |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | London |
| Area served | Greater London |
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Services | Train operations |
| Parent | MTR Corporation/John Laing |
| Website | http://www.mtrlaing.com |
MTR Laing is a 50:50 joint venture between Laing Rail and MTR Corporation.[1] It commenced the operation of London Overground services from 11 November 2007 as London Overground Rail Operations Ltd.[2]
MTR Laing were also selected to bid for the Thameslink/Great Northern franchise but were unsuccessful: the franchise was awarded to First Group who branded their services First Capital Connect.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ MTR Laing: Who We Are. MTR Laing Metro Limited (2007-07-10). Retrieved on 2007-07-10.
- ^ MTR Laing beats Go-Ahead unit Govia to win North London rail franchise. Hemscott. Retrieved on 2007-06-19.
- ^ DfT announces winner of Greater Western and Thameslink/GN franchises. DfT (2005-12-13). Retrieved on 2007-07-10.
[edit] External links
| New creation | Operator of London Overground concession 2007 - present |
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