Andrew Heenan wrote:
On 7 Jan, 14:38, "John Rowland"
wrote:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle5462099.ece

Just shows how DfT continues to micromanage every aspect of the
railways.
Mind you, selecting Arriva to run cross country wasn't the brightest
of moves, unless profit was the only consideration.


The route had already been effectively binned by the time AXC were given the
franchise. The 'NewXC' ITT made this quite clear...

Paul