First Group Speculation

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RE: Rock Ferry & Stagecoach Speculation

(31/08/2012 21:44)SNL 824 Wrote:  Well let's not forget that First originated from a merger of Badgerline and Grampian and they do buses all over the world - their first rail venture was probably around 2004. IMO there not great at either. The one service I think they do really well anywhere is the rental car shuttle at Houston IAH airport. Frequent service, reliable vehicles and friendly drivers. Otherwise ..... I guess RF is worse than most.

First did actually win Great Eastern in 1997. They were a minority shareholder in Great Western Trains (who then won the North Western franchise) before taking over Great Western outright in 1998.

I think First put in a joint bid with the Management for West Anglia Great Northern but lost out to Prism Rail.

Back to Rock Ferry, and Stagecoach might need clearance not just from the OFT, but also from Duffy!