New direct train services from London to Wrexham and Rochdale rejected

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Regulator also vetoes extra Blackpool service, citing lack of space on west coast mainline for new trains to capital Business live – latest updates Plans to run direct train services to Wrexham and Rochdale from London have been rejected by the rail…

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  • Regulator also vetoes extra Blackpool service, citing lack of space on west coast mainline for new trains to capital Business live – latest updates Plans to run direct train services to Wrexham and Rochdale from London have been rejected by the rail…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:38:00 UTC.

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