Richard Branson - Virgin Rail Group won the InterCity CrossCountry and InterCity West Coast franchises
Time: 1997
Place: England, United Kingdom
Details: Virgin Rail Group won the InterCity CrossCountry and InterCity West Coast franchises, beginning operations in January and March 1997 respectively.
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