Rejected petition Thameslink Petition

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The petition of citezens of the United Kingdom declares that they are concerned about the future of the British train building industry. Their concern is a consequence of the decision to appoint Siemens as the preferred bidder for the new fleet of trains for the Thameslink Programme.

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Secretary of State of Transport to reverse this decision.

This petition was rejected

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Date submitted 4 August 2011
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