Southern train services: Where are we now and what do we want from the next franchise?

28 March 2007

Passenger Focus is holding a special event for informed and interested users of Southern rail services, especially those on Sussex Coast routes. Aimed at representatives from rail user groups, stakeholders and actively engaged passengers, the theme is Southern train services – where we are now and what do we want from the next franchise.

The purpose of the meeting is to review industry progress towards meeting passenger needs and, particularly in light of the forthcoming re-franchise, to determine significant issues which need to be addressed in future service provision.

Confirmed speakers include Chris Burchell, Managing Director for Southern and Chris Curtis, Route Enhancement Manager at Network Rail. Passenger Focus will also be highlighting current areas of work and presenting our approach to the forthcoming re-franchise. The event will include a Q&A session as well as other exercises to capture views that will inform our work over the coming months.