FirstGroup has signed a new contract which will see the transport company continue to operate London’s First Capital Connect rail franchise.

The new contract will see the transport company operate services for a further six months up until September 14th.

The extension will extend services ahead of bidding for the future maintenance of the rail franchise, which will be incorporated with other rail links under the governments Thameslink project.

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