Branson's legal challenge 'revealed flaws' in franchise system
Speaking to ITV News the Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin MP admits if it had not been for Richard Branson's legal challenge the flaws in Britain's rail franchise system may never have come to light
He said: "If the legal challenge had not been mounted we might not have found these out, that's true."
West Coast Main Line mess will ultimately cost taxpayers
The mess that is emerging over the bidding process for the West Coast Main Line will be costly and raise the question of re-nationalisation.
FirstGroup's West Coast Main Line deal cancelled
The decision to award FirstGroup the West Coast Main Line rail franchise has been cancelled, the Department for Transport said.