Transdev to manage Nelson bus/rail interchange
26 November 2008 10:48
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Lancashire County Council has appointed French transport giant Transdev to manage Nelson's new £4.5m bus and rail interchange which opens on 6 December.
The interchange provides a covered passenger concourse leading to 10 bus stands, disabled access, direct link to the railway station including a new passenger lift, a travel information centre including new rail ticket sales facility and associated facilities.
The £125,000/year contract covers day-to-day management including safety, security, cleansing and the provision of transport information.
Transdev also operates buses in Pendle and Chorley bus/rail interchange.
The former bus station on New Scotland Road, which is owned by Pendle Rise, will close at on Sunday 7 December.
- For more details of the tender contact Andy Whitlam, chief assistant & interchanges manager, Preston postcode: PR1 0LD. Tel: 01772 53 45 71. Email: andy.whitlam@lancashire.gov.uk. Fax (44-1772) 53 46 71.
