West rail franchise extended
First Great Western will continue to operate trains between London and the South West until September 2015, after their franchise was extended.
First Great Western has west rail franchise extended
FirstGroup's First Great Western train company will keep the franchise to operate trains from London to the South West for another two years.
The Department for Transport said it would last until September 2015.
Under the agreement, passengers will expect to see improvements to services including greater seating and sleeper carriage capacity and an improved wi-fi coverage.
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