First West Coast

[First Class]

RE: First West Coast
Personally I don't think there is a problem with First not wanting an optional extension of the GW franchise... that's why it's optional! They did transform the Great Western franchise towards the end. Aside from a couple of ticket regulatory issues currently under investigation, from a passenger perspective, they are good.

That said, I suspect Arriva to get the Great Western franchise in 2013. Virgin (or Stagecoach) will probably get the East Coast.