Government Postpones West Coast Mainline Contract

The transcript discusses a legal dispute involving Virgin and the Department for Transport over a train service contract. Virgin filed a lawsuit just before the contract was to be signed over to First Group, which promised better service and more money. The government admitted the contract was not yet signed due to Virgin's actions. Richard Branson claims Virgin's bid was superior.

What was the primary reason for Virgin's legal action against the Department for Transport?

• Contract handover to First Group

• Refurbished carriages

• Leaves on the line

• Overrunning engineering works

Why did the government admit the contract had not been signed?

• Because of Virgin's legal actions

• Due to First Group's actions

• Insufficient funds

• Lack of new routes

What was one of the reasons First Group was awarded the franchise?

• Better service and new routes

• Lower ticket prices

• More frequent services

• Faster trains

What did First Group promise that was crucial to the argument?

• Lower ticket prices

• More frequent services

• Faster trains

• More money

What did Richard Branson claim about Virgin's bid?

• It was less competitive

• It was better and beat First Group's bid

• It was more expensive

• It was not considered