Our Political Editor tweets on the West Coast franchise fiasco
The West Coast fiasco has big consequences for services used by tens of thousands of London commuters. @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:New franchises for services from Paddington, Fenchurch St and on Thameslink are now on hold. @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:
Rail fiasco? Put me in charge of trains, says Boris.
Boris Johnson says the rail franchise fiasco strengthens his case for taking charge of London's commuter services.
Future of rail in south-east thrown off track
The future of rail services in the south-east has been thrown into disarray after ministers called a halt to several franchise competitions.