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West Coast franchise 'disarray' after DFT blunders

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:51:00 GMT

FUTURE Government rail plans were thrown completely off track today after ministers scrapped a deal which would have seen Sir Richard Branson's train company lose its West Coast franchise.

FirstGroup expects to start franchise

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:11:00 GMT

THE transport group that beat Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Rail to win the West Coast main line today said it still expected to commence the franchise as scheduled despite a legal challenge.

Passengers increase a boost for FirstGroup

nebusiness.co.uk — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

TRANSPORT giant FirstGroup reported that rail passenger numbers were boosted as more people took holidays in the UK and ditched their cars amid soaring petrol prices.

Profits back on the right track for FirstGroup

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:19:00 GMT

TRANSPORT giant FirstGroup has seen its half-year profits increase by 14% after benefiting from improved trends in its UK bus and train businesses.

Demand for tickets is back on track at FirstGroup

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

DEMAND for first-class train travel at transport giant FirstGroup is recovering to levels not seen since the recession struck.

FirstGroup chief readies to hand over the reins

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:18:00 GMT

THE North Easterner who founded transport giant FirstGroup has announced plans to step down from his role as chief executive after 21 years with the company.

FirstGroup profits are hit by double whammy

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 13 May 2010 07:40:00 GMT

TRANSPORT giant FirstGroup has suffered a slump in profits after higher fuel costs and public spending cutbacks dented full-year figures.

Rivals consider fresh move for rail National Express

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:28:00 GMT

TRANSPORT groups Stagecoach and FirstGroup are mulling approaches for embattled rival National Express after its £765m sale talks collapsed last week, according to new reports.