Rail regulator rejects new direct London services to Wrexham and Rochdale
The Office of Rail and Road has refused plans for new direct trains from London to Wrexham and Rochdale, saying the west coast main line lacks space.
The Office of Rail and Road, the rail regulator, has rejected plans to run new direct train services from London to Wrexham and Rochdale. It said the west coast main line is under "significant pressure" and has insufficient space for the two separate services.
The Guardian reports the regulator also vetoed an extra Blackpool service.
The BBC reports the regulator said the additional trains would "likely increase delays and cancelled trains".
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- The GuardianWrexham and Rochdale train services rejected over west coast line pressureThu, Oct 8, 5:38 AM EDT
- BBC NewsBid to run new trains on West Coast Mainline refusedThu, Oct 8, 7:42 AM EDT
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