The town is the largest in England without a through rail service to the capital
Train operator Virgin has begun the process of bringing a direct rail service from Bolton and Horwich to London Euston. The company lost the West Coast mainline inter city franchise in 2019 after 22 years to current operator Avanti. However, Virgin Group has started the process towards bringing their brand back to the railways, applying to the Office of Rail and Road for four Open Access rail paths with an aim to get services running by the end of 2025.
The route planned would be a service beginning at London Euston and calling at Nuneaton, Stoke, Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly. The trains would then progress north stopping at Bolton, Horwich and Chorley before ending at Preston.The service would of course operate in the opposite direction with the same stops.
For several years Bolton Council and the area’s MPs have lobbied for a direct service to London saying it would be a’ key factor’ in reviving Bolton’s economy. A Bolton Council spokesman previously said the town is at a disadvantage to others in Greater Manchester. He said: “Rail transport is an essential prerequisite for the regeneration of Bolton and its economy.
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