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Heidi Alexander writes to rail regulator which is currently assessing a number of track access requests from open access operators

Open access operator sold its rights from Paddington to South Wales after being told it couldn't use second-hand stock.

Open access operator serving station for just over a week

Company presented upbeat set of half-year results to shareholders at end of 2024.

Man behind Grand Union is looking to start a new operation on the South Western Main Line from 2026

FirstGroup has applied for permission to start six services between Paddington and Paignton via Bristol from 2028

The open access operator was given permission by the ORR to run services from as early as December 2025, though 2026 is more likely

Office of Rail and Road gave Go-op permission to run services between Taunton and Swindon from as early as December 2025

FirstGroup's order comes a day after acquisition of Grand Union's Paddington-Carmarthen operation is announced

FirstGroup is to run both services under its Lumo brand, with Carmarthen still set to start in 2027