Rail firms to compete on London-Edinburgh route First Group plans to offer a budget offering from 2021, in competition with Virgin Trains East Coast’s current service Thursday, May 12, 2016
Rail check: First Great Western first class We review the train operator’s refreshed first class seat on its high-speed service between Plymouth and London Monday, July 13, 2015
BA launches regional rail partnership Passengers will be able to buy single tickets incorporating rail journeys on the Heathrow Express or selected services with First Great Western Monday, December 1, 2014
First Great Western unveils refurbished first class carriages The new interiors feature reclining leather seats, USB power points and glass partitions, with free wifi to be added in 2015 Friday, August 22, 2014
Virgin Trains to continue as West Coast operator “for a temporary period” The Department for Transport wants Virgin Trains to continue operating the West Coast route for a temporary period after its current franchise ends on December 9, while a new bidding process is carried out Monday, October 15, 2012
Government to reveal West Coast plans Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin will announce the government’s short-term plans for the running of the West Coast mainline rail service on Monday Thursday, October 11, 2012
West Coast Main Line deal cancelled Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced that First Group will not take over the running of trains on the West Coast Main Line in December Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Virgin Trains loses West Coast franchise It’s all change on the West Coast main line from December 9. That is when the current incumbent Virgin Trains hands over the franchise keys to First Group Wednesday, August 15, 2012
