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More backing for direct Shropshire-London rail link, as TfW adds support

Rhodri Clark
13 June 2025
Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley has led the campaign for the new service
and says she has the Prime Minister and Transport Minister’s backing
Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley has led the campaign for the new service and says she has the Prime Minister and Transport Minister’s backing

 

The campaign to reinstate an Open Access direct rail link between Shropshire and London has gained further momentum, with Transport for Wales (TfW) officially backing the proposal by Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway (WSMR).

The announcement comes as the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is expected to soon deliver its verdict on the application.

Shrewsbury’s Labour MP Julia Buckley expressed her delight at the development, which further strengthens the growing coalition advocating for...

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