Date: 10/03/2013

The Government could face a £40 million bill after four train companies launched legal action over its decision to cancel competition for the Great Western franchise. Ministers scrapped the bidding process for the contract to run inter-city services from London to Penzance, as well as South West branch lines, in January saying longer-term proposals would be outlined in the spring.

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FGW DMU 165109 arrives at Gomshall station on the North Downs in a sylvan setting on 30 October 2010. The service is heading to Redhill from Reading and is on the boundary between Guildford and Reigate Signalling Centres.
Location: Gomshall
Company: Reading, Guildford and Reigate Railway
30/10/2010 John McIntyre

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Location: Penzance
Company: West Cornwall Railway
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A westbound First Great Western HST passing Crofton pumping station on the Berks & Hants line on 4 June 2010.
Location: Grafton East Junction
Company: Berks and Hants Extension Railway
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