First Group submit application to run London – Hereford trains
First Group has submitted the first part of an application to run open-access rail services between Hereford and London. Running under the Lumo brand, the…
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First Group leases Class 222 trains for Stirling – London service ahead of 2026 start date
First Group has announced that they have entered into a deal with Eversholt Rail, which will see five Class 222s leased for their new London…
First Group thanks South Western Railway passengers ahead of transfer to public ownership
First Group has thanked passengers and celebrated its achievements ahead of South Western Railway’s transfer into public ownership. First Group and MTR have operated the…
First signs £500m deal with Hitachi for new Open Access trains
First Group has signed a deal with Angel Trains and Hitachi to lease 14 brand new Class 80X electric, battery electric or bi-mode trains at…
First Group acquires South Wales – London train service
Grand Union has announced that its Carmarthen to London Paddington service has been acquired by First Group PLC. It is expected that First will place…
Rochdale to London trains plan revealed
First Group has announced it has submitted the first phase of an application which could see them operate direct trains to London for Rochdale passeng…
Tyneside TOC receives Top Reliability Award
Lumo have received the 'Minimising Delay Minutes' gold award for the reliability of their train services on the East Coast Main Line.
Train operator looks to extend London – Edinburgh services to Glasgow
First Group has announced that it is looking to extend its Lumo services to Glasgow.
Plans for new Sheffield to London train service announced
First Group has submitted plans for a new open access service between London Kings Cross and Sheffield.
Hull Trains named best performing UK rail operator
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has named Hull Trains as the most reliable UK rail operator, based on data for the four-week period to 16 September.
