First West Coast

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RE: First West Coast

(13/08/2012 18:24)childwallblues Wrote:  My God

Arriva getting Great Western - doesn't bare thinking about. They are resented nationwide for what they have done to Cross Country.

I don't really think they had much control over the problems the XC franchise faces.

The Wi-fi was definitely their problem, however I do believe that the extensive fare hikes were necessary to stifle demand for their (over)crowded services. The DfT was ultimately responsible for the massive farce concerning the lack of rolling stock. Arriva, to their credit, did get hold of a couple of additional HSTs AFAIK...

I think 75% of problems the TOCs have are either inherited from BR or caused by the DfT.