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ORR blocks FirstGroup's West Coast expansion plans over capacity and delay risks

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Thursday 08 Oct 2026

(Sharecast News) - Public transport operator Firstgroup said on Thursday that the Office of Rail and Road had rejected proposals for new West Coast main line services, citing capacity constraints and the risk of worsening delays for passengers.
The regulator turned down applications from Wrexham, Shropshire & Midlands Railway for four...

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