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Local politicians throw support behind proposed Rochdale-London service

Lumo 803 001 arrives at Newcastle Central forming the 1525 Edinburgh-King’s Cross on August 6 2022. Lumo is one of three open access operators on the East Coast Main Line. ANTONY GUPPY.

A new high-speed rail service linking Rochdale with London for the first time in 25 years has secured local political backing. The proposed service, operated by Lumo, would involve six daily return trains between Rochdale, Manchester and London Euston from 2027.




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