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Wrexham and Rochdale train services rejected over west coast line pressure

Time Trade flows-and-FX tape (2026-10-08): Regulator also vetoes extra Blackpool service, saying insufficient space for new direct trains to LondonBusiness live – latest updatesPlans to run direct… Primary source: original at The Guardian (theguardian.com).

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Wrexham and Rochdale train services rejected over west coast line pressure

Regulator also vetoes extra Blackpool service, saying insufficient space for new direct trains to LondonBusiness live – latest updatesPlans 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 Offi

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