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FirstGroup trumps Virgin as frontrunner for west coast rail franchise
Bus, rail and coach group pushes incumbent Virgin Rail into second place with improved offer for 14-year contractFirstGroup has lodged the highest bid for the west coast rail franchise, making it the frontrunner to take over the prestigious London-to-Glasgow route.The bus, rail and coach group is believed to have pushed incumbent Virgin Rail into second place on price with an offer that is 15 to 20% higher than the nearest contender.FirstGroup and Virgin had been vying for the contract after the other two shortlisted bidders, Dutch-owned Abellio and a bid backed by SCNF, the French rail group,...
Etihad president James Hogan urges UK ministers for clarity over airports
One of the world’s fastest-growing airlines has pressed UK ministers for “clarity” over Britain’s aviation policy, warning it is making decisions now over where to send its aircraft in 20 years’ time.
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- Etihad president James Hogan urges UK ministers for clarity over airports One of the world’s fastest-growing airlines has pressed UK ministers for “clarity” over Britain’s aviation policy, warning it is making decisions now over where to send its aircraft in 20 years’ time.
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