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Bus and train operator FirstGroup hopes to meet UK government demands to improve the performance of its controversial train franchise First Great Western. (Read the full story: www.sharesmagazine.com/node/3742)

Shares says: It is a hold because the company has had quite a lot trouble with the First Great Western franchise and could lose it. On top of this fuel prices are rising.

The Scotsman says: Transport operator FirstGroup heralded full-year rail revenue growth of 10% as it said it was on track to deliver a £29 million improvement package demanded by the UK government.

Reader - Mark Smith says: There is a revolution going on in the bus sector as people move from cars to public transport and FirstGroup is leading the charge.

The City says: The pre-close trading statement signals a strong performance in all the divisions, a mix of volume and price, with good progress being made with the Laidlaw integration.