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New direct train services from London to Wrexham and Rochdale rejected
UK NewsBusiness•October 8, 2026 at 10:38 AMNational

New direct train services from London to Wrexham and Rochdale rejected

By Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

Regulator also vetoes extra Blackpool service, citing lack of space on west coast mainline for new direct trains to capitalBusiness live – latest updatesPlans to run direct train services to Wrexham and Rochdale from London have been rejected by the rail regulator because of “significant pressure” on the line.The Office of Rail and Road said that there was insufficient space on the crowded west coast mainline to introduce the two new separate train services. Continue reading...

Regulator also vetoes extra Blackpool service, citing lack of space on west coast mainline for new direct trains to capital

Plans to run direct train services to Wrexham and Rochdale from London have been rejected by the rail regulator because of “significant pressure” on the line.

The Office of Rail and Road said that there was insufficient space on the crowded west coast mainline to introduce the two new separate train services.

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