The history of EVERY ECML Privatised rail operator! | Failed Franchises Mega-episode #1

-Hello & welcome to this bumper Failed Franchises episode, featuring all 5 ECML operators and their histories; GNER, NXEC, EC, VTEC & LNER. I look at train companies that have failed at their franchise agreements or have been criticised by passengers & industry alike; and today I'll be looking at all 5 of the ECML operators and whether or not they should be classified as failed. LNER is ranked as a 'successful franchise' as it is still an operator as the time of uploading!

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References (including accredited sources):
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BBC
Business Traveller
The Guardian
Rail Future
Rail Gazette
Department For Transport
The Telegraph
The Times
Project Mapping
RAIL magazine
York Press
LeedsLive
The Indpendent
Timeout
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