In May 1996 the franchise was awarded to Prism Rail by the Director of Passenger Rail Franchising for 15 years with an average annual subsidy of # 18.4 million and commenced operating as "LTS Rail" on 26 May 1996.
The franchise was awarded to Prism Rail by the Director of Passenger Rail Franchising for 15 years with an average annual subsidy of # 18.4 million. This was in May 1996. The franchise commenced operating as "LTS Rail" on 26 May 1996. This was in May 1996.