Twilight view over Swansea and Maritime Quarter from Kilvey Hill Swansea South Towns And Villages

Green light for new operator to provide services from South Wales to London

Twilight view over City and Maritime Quarter from Kilvey Hill Swansea, South Wales VisitWales / Crown Copyright released for media use

Grand Union has been given a green light for their red dragon services. The UK authorities have granted permission for a new operator to provide services from South Wales to London. Trains will begin running in late 2024, alongside the existing franchised operations of Great Western Railways. As recently announced by RailTech.com, the company has partnered with Spanish operator Renfe, and also proposes a fleet of new bi-mode trains for the service.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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Twilight view over Swansea and Maritime Quarter from Kilvey Hill Swansea South Towns And Villages

Green light for new operator to provide services from South Wales to London

Twilight view over City and Maritime Quarter from Kilvey Hill Swansea, South Wales VisitWales / Crown Copyright released for media use

Grand Union has been given a green light for their red dragon services. The UK authorities have granted permission for a new operator to provide services from South Wales to London. Trains will begin running in late 2024, alongside the existing franchised operations of Great Western Railways. As recently announced by RailTech.com, the company has partnered with Spanish operator Renfe, and also proposes a fleet of new bi-mode trains for the service.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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