Virgin to keep running West Coast mainline

The Department for Transport said Virgin Trains would continue to operate the West Coast Mainline for up to 13 months following the debacle over the rail franchise.

The Department for Transport said Virgin Trains would continue to operate the West Coast Mainline for up to 13 months following the debacle over the rail franchise.

First Group was set to take over the line on 9th December but the deal collapsed after civil servants discovered significant flaws in the franchise process.

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