Date: 20/01/2010

New rail franchises will last up to 22 years and penalties on poorly performing companies will be increased under sweeping government changes announced today to improve the railways.

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Train operators to get 22-year franchises

The Guardian

Consumer group calls for passenger satisfaction targets to be included in the contracts

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