GWR criticises NR for failing to support new franchised services

Train operator Great Western Railway has criticised Network Rail for refusing to support an extension to rights for new franchised services, despite them having the backing of the DfT. 

FirstGroup-operated GWR has applied to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to extend the rights to operate additional services that will commence this December, from December 2020 until December 2021. The services include an additional two trains an hour off-peak between London and Bristol, and an hourly...

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