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Grand Central is requesting a decade-long track extension on its existing routes along the East Coast Main Line and into King's Cross

Go-op will become the first regional open access operator in the UK, and plans to start running services from December 2025

FirstGroup has taken over Ian Yeowart’s Stirling-London open access operation, which holds five-year track access rights and is proposed to start in June 2025.

Hull Trains has revealed an indicative timetable for its proposed new service between Sheffield and London King’s Cross.

Grand Central, an open access train operating company owned by Arriva Group UK, has announced plans to extend its services for the next 15 years.

A new report by Midlands Connect has revealed overwhelming support from Shropshire-based businesses and organisations for plans to upgrade the rail line between Shrewsbury, Telford, the Black Country, and Birmingham.

Open Access faces an uncertain future, because of a lack of space on already congested main lines and problems with acquiring new rolling stock.

Heathrow Express, which has just recently celebrated 26 years of service, has secured its track access agreement until June 2028. This deal ensures the continuation of their high-frequency service, carrying passengers daily between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport.

Open access operators are parasitical and cut passenger choice, two rail union leaders have told the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.

Grand Central to suspend services due to lockdown