Cost-price train service to link two major British cities unveiled

• Affordable rail company Lumo has received approval to launch a new service connecting London King's Cross and Glasgow.
• The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) sanctioned the plan, allowing Lumo to extend its existing London-Edinburgh services to Glasgow.
• The new route will offer two northbound and one southbound service on weekdays, plus one in each direction on Sundays, providing an alternative to current operators.
• Lumo, known for its budget-friendly approach, promises "fantastic value tickets" for the Glasgow-London route, though specific pricing and the exact launch date are yet to be confirmed.
• This decision is part of the ORR's strategy to enhance connectivity and offer greater choice for passengers on the East Coast Main Line, with services planned to integrate into the December 2025 timetable.

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London and Glasgow to be linked by new service from ‘budget train company’