North West Main Line franchise U-turn
There has been an extraordinary twist in the battle for control of the most important rail link in the North West.
The franchise for the West Coast Main Line was awarded to First Group in August - but the government has now cancelled it.
It says there were "significant flaws" in the bidding process because of mistakes by Department of Transport staff.
Three have now been suspended and taxpayers are now facing a bill of at least £40 million.
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North West rail franchise U-turn by Government
Virgin Trains to keep West Coast Mainline as Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin dumps FirstGroup in franchise U-turn.