Rail minister: 'Pleased with FirstGroup takeover'
Virgin Trains has lost its bid to continue running the West Coast mainline.
The UK's largest rail operator, FirstGroup, will take over.
Rail Minister Theresa Villiers said there will be significant benefits for passengers.
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