# Stagecoach Group loses in High Court action against Secretary of State for Transport

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/stagecoach-group-loses-in-high-court-action-against-secretary-of-state-for-transport/412833951
- Published: 2020-06-18T08:06:49+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

**Stagecoach Group plc **(LON:SGC) has noted the decision of the High Court today
in respect of its claims against the Secretary of State for Transport regarding 
decisions to disqualify the Group from three rail franchise competitions. The Court
ruled against the Group’s claims.

We believe there were important issues which needed to be determined by the court
to help secure the future of the country’s rail system and our view remains that
we were right not to accept the risks in these contracts.

Nevertheless, while we are disappointed at today’s ruling, we accept the decision
and move on. The country is facing a huge challenge in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic,
and all of our energies are focused on ensuring our transport networks help the 
national effort at this critical time.

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