Submitted on Wednesday 15th August 2012
Rejected on Wednesday 21st June 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Keep Virgin as the Rail Operator of the West Coast Main Line
Virgin Rail has over the last 15 years utterly transformed the West Coast main rail line between London and Glasgow. Through the introduction of modern high-speed Pendolino trains, journey times have reduced, punctuality has improved and comfort on board trains is improved except at very busy times.
The Department of Transport has been seduced by an unrealistic bid by FirstGroup and awarded the franchise to them. FirstGroup have a poor reputation on every service that they operate throughout the country.
As taxpayers and users of the West Coast main line, we would like to see Virgin retained as the operator for the next franchise term.
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