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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-rail-franchise-system-is-flawed-says-virgin-boss-sir-richard-branson-8122124.html
That's from Steve Blower, one of the commenters on the article. His opinion really.
I'm talking about the need to change the bidding system, currently the highest bidder wins, but what the rail industry needs is a bidding process based on how realistic the bidder's targets are.
Thank goodness Justine Greening was demoted. And Theresa Villers... Wether the new transport minister Patrick McLoughlin decides to review the WCML Franchise debacle is up to him. I'm kinda hoping he does.
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