Lumo New and Extended Open Access Rail Services
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: United Kingdom
Source: Latest Rail News
FirstGroup plc plans to expand its Lumo open access rail operations with new and extended services, including a new direct service between Rochdale and London Euston, an extension of the Stirling to London Euston service beyond 2030, and a new route between Cardiff and York via Birmingham, Derby, and Sheffield. The expansion includes investment in new Hitachi battery electric trains and refurbishe
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Government, Road, Rail
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
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- Latest Rail News
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Description | FirstGroup plc plans to expand its Lumo open access rail operations with new and extended services, including a new direct service between Rochdale and London Euston, an extension of the Stirling to London Euston service beyond 2030, and a new route between Cardiff and York via Birmingham, Derby, and Sheffield. The expansion includes investment in new Hitachi battery electric trains and refurbished Class 222 trains, aiming to improve connectivity, boost UK productivity, and provide more passenger choice without government subsidy. |
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Sector | Energy Storage, Government, Road, Rail |
Article published date | 2025-11-01 |
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