Virgin Trains Lose the Contract

[UserSince2005]

Happened a few days ago, got an email over the weekend.

Shocking.

Trenitalia is taking over.

Italian trains on British soil, so much for brexit.

[UserSince2005]

tbh i was think of just flying LCY to MAN going forward anyway.

[bots]

it's been known for months, they were disqualified from the process because they didnt submit a compliant bid

[UserSince2005]

it's been known for months, they were disqualified from the process because they didnt submit a compliant bid
It not been known for months, its been speculated for months. there is a difference.

[bots]

It not been known for months, its been speculated for months. there is a difference.

it has been known for months because they were disqualified making it impossible for them to continue with the franchise

[Vanessa]

:shocked:

[Kizzy]

If this shocks you I won't tell you the German and Danish governments also own large swathes of our railways.