MTR failed to secure the contract for the West Coast Mainline franchise .
Wales & Borders bidders asked to propose Metro options Railway Gazette International 13 October 2016*In June 2017 a joint venture between MTR and Guangshen Railway Company was shortlisted to bid for the West Coast Partnership franchise to commence in 2019.West Coast Partnership and South Eastern rail franchise bidders Department for Transport 22 June 2017Three shortlisted for West Coast Partnership franchise Railway Gazette International 22 June 2017 In December 2018 Spanish operator Renfe Operadora joined their bid .
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