Grand Central withdraws London rail service application citing ORR delays
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What happened
Grand Central, which is part of the Arriva Group, has withdrawn its application to the Office of Rail and Road. The application sought approval for a direct rail service connecting London King's Cross with Cleethorpes. Chris Brandon, director of Grand Central, stated the withdrawal was necessary because the time required to assess the proposal made it "no longer viable".
From aol.co.uk
Why it matters
The withdrawal affects plans for a new rail route that would have connected the capital to Cleethorpes. Grand Central noted it has invested £300m in a new hybrid fleet. The Office of Rail and Road regulates the rail market, which also oversees services like Eurostar.
From aol.co.uk
Who's involved
- Chris BrandonDirector of Grand Central, the operator that withdrew the application
- Office of Rail and RoadThe regulatory body that was assessing the application
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The entities involved
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Office of Rail and Road
United Kingdom government non-ministerial department