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Furore over extension to rail franchise
Heavily subsidised FGW faces no rival bids
MINISTERS faced a growing backlash yesterday over their decision to hand rail privateer First Great Western (FGW) a no-contest extension to its western England and Wales franchise.
Transport union TSSA warned yesterday that the firm is poised to get a green light from ministers to run the contract for another four years from March — amid plans to cut buffet cars and strip managers of their union rights.
Swansea West MP Geraint Davies has tabled an early day motion (798) opposing the deal.
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