Network Rail has officially said it is not supporting three open access proposals for the West Coast Main Line (WCML).
Network Rail refuses to support three West Coast Main Line open access plans
13/05/2025 in News
13/05/2025 in News
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Stephen Lee - 14/05/2025 13:00
Perhaps these open access operations can try again once HS2 opens.
Trev76 - 14/05/2025 16:57
Why in Gods name does it take a "feasibility study", to install a whistle board!?? Surely you can do this really simply!!