Adonis criticises First Capital Connect rail services

First Capital Connect offers a “shoddy” service for commuters using the line from London to Bedford and Brighton, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis says.

Standards are nothing like what “passengers expect”, he added, after strikes over pay, driver shortages and disruption caused by the cold weather.

He has demanded “urgent improvements” and did not rule out the option of stripping the firm of its franchise.

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Trouble is, I know full well that nothing will come of this. It’s just Adonis trying to flex his muscles (sorry!) but won’t follow up on any of it. It’s not like this is a new development!

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