A deadline for securing brand new rolling stock was one of the reasons behind the decision to sell Grand Union’s London Paddington-Carmarthen open access rights to FirstGroup.
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FirstGroup is to run both services under its Lumo brand, with Carmarthen still set to start in 2027
06/12/2024
FirstGroup's order comes a day after acquisition of Grand Union's Paddington-Carmarthen operation is announced
27/12/2024
FirstGroup has applied for permission to start six services between Paddington and Paignton via Bristol from 2028
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Shopping#1 - 08/01/2025 11:44
It's a shame. We desperately need some fresh competition on the line.
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