Wrexham and Rochdale train services rejected over west coast line pressure

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The rail regulator rejected proposed direct London services to Wrexham and Rochdale, as well as an additional Blackpool service. It cited insufficient capacity on the crowded West Coast Main Line for more trains.

Regulator also vetoes extra Blackpool service, saying insufficient space for new direct trains to London Business live – latest updates 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 main line to introduce the two new separate train services. Continue reading...