First Class Partnerships

News, Views and Opinions

As well-known experts on a wide variety of rail industry topics, we are are often called upon to give our views in the media, or to share our opinions on the big rail issues of the day, and we welcome feedback from everyone on these.

First Class Partnerships and its directors are also often featured in the news, and a selection of recent news articles about us are provided.



Latest News, Views and Opinions

Autumn Seminar Series: Influencing the Policy Agenda for Rail. Book Here
14th November 2008

First Class Partnerships has joined forces with Waterfront to sponsor a series of seminars. The second in the series is on 9th December and considers the importance of customer satisfaction as a force to deliver improved revenues. The third on the 11th December considers the potential for further liberalisation of train operations and infrastructure.


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Network Rail needs a Chair with a railway background
17th November 2008

Network Rail's job specification for a new chair does not require a rail background. This is telling, says John Nelson. What is needed is a well respected railway figure who has an understanding of how the whole supply chain works.


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Deutsche Bank Acquires stakes in Rolling Stock Leasing Companies with Benefit of Advice from FCP
17th November 2008

Deutsche Bank has recently made two significant investments in the UK rolling stock leasing market.


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