The rail service just does not get any better. I think we are rapidly moving to the stage of asking whether First Capital Connect should be stripped of its franchise if it cannot run its advertised service.
Equally the drivers should be ashamed of wreaking disruption on a scale which far outweighs any strength of grievance [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Lord Adonis'
FCC Rail Agony Continues
November 23rd, 2009 · 8 Comments · Sandy's blog
Tags:FCC·First Capital Connect·Lord Adonis·Lord McNally·Sandy Walkington·St Albans·Thameslink
Time for a complete rethink of the rail franchise system
September 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Sandy's blog, Uncategorized
Following much feedback from long-suffering St Albans commuters, I brought the issue of rail company performance and over high fares to the floor of the Liberal Democrat conference today by moving a motion on the reform of rail franchises.
I was calling for longer terms for rail franchises – subject to stringent periodic review – to [...]
Tags:FCC·First Capital Connect·London Midland·Lord Adonis·rail franchise·St Albans City Station·Thameslink