Date: 25/03/2011

Four companies have been shortlisted by the Department of Transport for the West Coast Intercity rail franchise for 2012 to 2026.

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Intercity rail shortlist released

BBC News

Four companies are shortlisted by the Department of Transport for the West Coast Intercity rail franchise for 2012 to 2026.

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