Demise
As part of a redrawing of the rail franchise map from November 2007, the Midland Mailine franchise was combined with some Central Trains services into a new East Midlands franchise.
On 19 September 2006 the Department for Transport announced the shortlisted bidders for the new franchise, National Express being included.
On 22 June 2007 the Department for Transport awarded the East Midlands franchise to Stagecoach with the services operated by Midland Mainline transferring to East Midlands Trains on 11 November 2007.
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