“Four train companies have started legal proceedings against the government after it cancelled the bidding process for a rail franchise and then refused to pay compensation.
Ministers ditched bids to run the Great Western rail franchise in January, saying they wanted a rethink.
FirstGroup, Stagecoach, Arriva and National Express have gone to court in an effort to get their money back.
If they are successful, it could cost the government
Ministers ditched bids to run the Great Western rail franchise in January, saying they wanted a rethink.
FirstGroup, Stagecoach, Arriva and National Express have gone to court in an effort to get their money back.
If they are successful, it could cost the government
