A great deal of capacity was withdrawn in December, especially at peak hours. Many trains were returned to the companies from whom they were leased and more (the Adalante units) are due to go back too this December.First blame the Department for TransportTranswilts
The Department for Transport say that Wilts County Council must get involved
Wilts County Council tell us it's up to First ...
At least in public - behind the scenes you'll see little co-operations such as the easing of SLC2 in September to allow for the only "TransWilts" train in the morning to be moved obnoxiously ealry so that the same train can provide a reasonable-time commuter service into Cheltenham.
The players
In this section, we'll tell you who the various players are and attempt to tell you what their roles are!
First Great Western
Department for Transport
Network Rail
Office of Rail Regulator
Strategic Rail Authority (r.i.p.)
Roscos
Passenger Focus
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