Arriva North West - Wythenshawe Depot

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RE: Arriva North West - Wythenshawe Depot

(29/04/2020 21:47)iMarkeh Wrote:  Abellio don't like commercial work (look at Surrey) so it would be a big risk. In the unlikely event Clown Burnham isn't re-elected or franchising doesn't happen. I would 100% see them trying to keep their options open and put in an offer ready but I can't see them wanting to conclude any sale until such a time franchising is confirmed.

Talking of which, a decision on franchising had been due in March. This has inevitably been delayed due to Coronavirus.

If Arriva really want to divest their Manchester depots, I think Go-Ahead could be interested. They seem content either way with commercial or franchised operations.