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July 3, 2025 | Main line

British open-access applications refused

Regulator says there is insufficient capacity on West Coast Main Line for new Lumo, Virgin and WSMR services.

June 6, 2025 | Main line

Fleet lease agreed for Lumo London - Stirling service

Alstom will refurbish five diesel trains for the open-access service starting in mid-2026. FirstGroup is also seeking to introduce a London - Hereford Lumo service.

March 24, 2025 | High-speed

New entrant reveals cross-Channel high-speed plans

British company Gemini Trains joins Evolyn and Virgin in seeking to compete with Eurostar.

March 21, 2025 | Main line

Arriva seeks to expand British open-access operations

Grand Central service to Grimsby and Cleethorpes could start in December 2026.

March 20, 2025 | Financial

Funding setback for GoVolta low-cost passenger services

Cross-border services from the Netherlands postponed as potential backer pulls out.

February 27, 2025 | Financial

Azerbaijan invests in Italian high-speed operator

Sovereign wealth fund invests €34.5m by joining fund that holds 50% stake in Italo-NTV.

February 19, 2025 | Policy

NS challenges public funding for Arriva night service

Dutch state operator launches appeal over public funding provided by Almere and Lelystad to supporting the new service.

January 24, 2025 | Policy

Keep Britain’s independent regulator, says FirstGroup

Operator says maintaining a strong ORR when creating Great British Railways is vital if open access and the wider railway are to grow.

December 6, 2024 | High-speed

Depot access proves tricky for cross-Channel new entrants

Evolyn and Virgin have turned to Britain’s rail regulator as they seek access to the rolling stock maintenance facility in London that is owned by incumbent high-speed operator Eurostar. Robert Preston reports.

December 5, 2024 | Main line

FirstGroup to expand Lumo to south Wales and targets southwest England

The company has bought the open-access business of Grand Union Trains.

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