Rail regulator rejects plan for new trains to Rochdale

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 13:44 · Archive

The Office of Rail and Road has rejected a proposal to run additional trains between Rochdale and London Euston.

The Office of Rail and Road has rejected a proposal to operate new trains between Rochdale and London Euston. The regulator determined that adding more services would 'likely increase delays and cancelled trains' on the route.

The West Coast Main Line is already under significant pressure, according to the rail regulator's decision. No outlet provided further details about the rejected plan or its proponent.

How it is being reported

• Bid to run new trains between London and Rochdale rejectedPlans for more trains would “likely increase delays and cancelled trains", the rail regulator says.BBC Manchester · 8 Oct, 12:42
• Plan for trains between Rochdale and London Euston rejected by rail regulator'The West Coast Main Line is already under significant pressure'Manchester Evening News · 8 Oct, 08:18

In this story: Rochdale · London Euston · Office of Rail and Road · West Coast Main Line

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