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Virgin set for interim West Coast deal

15th October 2012

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THE West Coast main line rail link is set to continue to be run by Virgin for the next year under a temporary contract, the Government has said.After dramatically cancelling its franchise deal with FirstGroup earlier this month after revealing there were serious flaws in the tendering process, a short term solution was required as Virgin's original contract expires on December 9.The debacle is set to cost the taxpayer around £30m and has triggered a review of all other outstanding franchise awards and two investigations.A sta......for the full story register now for free or login below...


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