West Coast Railway Company responds to lifting of prohibition

Responding to the news today (March 23) that the Office of Rail and Road has lifted the Prohibition Notice that had been imposed on West Coast Railway Company, Managing Director Patricia Marshall said:

"West Coast Railway Company are delighted by today’s decision by our regulator, the Office of Rail and Road, to lift the prohibition notice which has prevented us from running train operations recently. Having demonstrated our absolute commitment to safety at recent inspections by the regulator and having adopted a plan for continual improvement, we are now able to start running trains again from Wednesday March 23 2016.

"The safety of our passengers and staff has and will remain our first and utmost priority. We regret very much the inconvenience which has been suffered by many as a result of our recent inability to operate and we would like to thank everyone who has supported us during this difficult period. Until very recently, West Coast Railways had a good safety record. With the support and encouragement of our regulator and our many friends in the industry, we look forward to re-establishing our reputation for providing safe and wonderful railway experiences across the length and breadth of the country.”

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Read more on West Coast Railway Company:

• West Coast Railway Company prohibition lifted - March 23 2016
• West Coast Railway Company prohibited from main line running - February 17 2016
• West Coast Railway Company hearing moves to Crown Court - January 22 2016
• West Coast Railways track access suspended - April 2 2015
• ORR prosecutes West Coast Railway Company - December 9 2015
• West Coast Railways responds to steam prohibition - November 25 2015
• West Coast Railways steam prohibited on main line network - November 24 2015
• Improvement order imposed on West Coast Railways- May 22 2015
• Network Rail revokes West Coast Railways suspension - May 8 2015
• Network Rail refuses to lift West Coast Railways suspension - May 7 2015
• West Coast Railways suspension notice - April 2 2015
• West Coast Railways track access suspended - April 2 2015