As some of you may know, FirstGroup Plc was recently successful in it's joint bid with MTR (Mass Transit Railway Corporation) for the South Western Railway franchise which will operate for the next 7 years.
First Travel Solutions (FTS) is delighted to announce that it will be providing rail replacement transport when the new franchise begins in August 2017. South Western Railway (SWR) operates across 180 stations, stretching from London Waterloo to Exeter.
Due to this contract win, FTS is now looking to expand our database of approved suppliers and is looking for safe, reliable, quality suppliers to work with us in delivering exceptional service for our clients and their passengers. In addition to rail replacement work there's a broad spectrum of work opportunities. For example, FTS provide ground transport for several aviation companies, for crew and passengers. We are managing the transport for the IAAF (World Athletics Championships) and World Para Athletics this summer along with the Boardmasters Festival in Newquay and the Leeds Music Festival for the second year running.
FTS is also moving approximately 50,000 young people during 2017 for the sixth year running for the government's Nation Citizenship Scheme.
Richard Kirk, Commercial Director at FTS comments; "There really has never been a better time to be part of our network of quality approved suppliers. Although rail replacement work still accounts for a large chunk of our business we offer so much more than just that.
Our work with aviation companies, world-class sporting events and of course large-scale festivals are just some of the many transporting projects we are involved with."
If you're interested in working with us and finding out a bit more, please contact our compliance team at fts.compliance@firstgroup.com