UK Government plans new long-distance rail routes for increased competition, reduced fares, and open access services on seven routes.

Plans for new long-distance rail routes aim to boost connectivity, increase competition and reduce fares, with open access services being developed on seven routes. The UK Government is also encouraging further proposals despite concerns about additional strain on the network and revenue loss from conventional operators. Open-access operators set their own fares, take on all revenue risk and receive no taxpayer-funded subsidies.

April 14, 2024
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