London Train Plan Receives Department of Transport Support

People want more trains from Wrexham to London Euston. This idea got some good news this month. The Department of Transport likes the plan and supports the Wrexham, Shropshire & Midlands Railway. The railway wants to start a new train service.

This service would run without government money and stop at several towns. These include Gobowen, Shrewsbury, Telford, Wolverhampton, and Milton Keynes. The Department of Transport sees benefits, believing it would help communities in different areas.

More analysis is needed, though. They must consider operational challenges, as the new trains must work around existing trains already going to Euston station.

Wrexham’s MP, Andrew Ranger, is happy, stating the Department of Transport agrees in principle. The trip to London would be just three hours. Network Rail must fully analyze this plan now, and the Office for Road and Rail will then decide.

Councillor David Bithell said things are moving well. He and Sam Rowlands MS met with the railway and are pleased with how things are going. The service could run five trains a day, which would greatly benefit North Wales.

Sam Rowlands MS also supports the plan. He is happy the Department of Transport is supportive, as better rail services are vital for Wrexham, North Wales’ largest town. Improved trains help boost our local economy.