A new train firm planning to set up as a rival to Great Western Railway on the mainline from south Wales to London has been given permission to launch services. The Government department responsible for Britain's railways has authorised the introduction of new train services between London, Cardiff and south west Wales.
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved an increase in rail services on the Great Western Main Line, the main railway line that runs from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads and connects to other main lines at Swansea, Swindon, Penzance and Reading.
A company called Grand Union Trains has applied to launch the services with the aim of bringing competition to the Great Western route out of Paddington when they're introduced from the end of 2024.
