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Lumo 803 001 arrives at Newcastle Central forming the 1525 Edinburgh-King’s Cross on August 6 2022. Lumo is one of three open access operators on the East Coast Main Line. ANTONY GUPPY.
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The 15 new open access routes currently being planned after FirstGroup submits Hereford Lumo bid

More than a dozen new routes are planned by open access operators.

Open access 9 Jun
Go-op Chair, Alex Lawrie. JON CRAIG/GO-OP
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Go-op targeting investors with rail industry knowledge after struggling to raise start-up funds

Co-operative open access operator must start running services in 2026.

Go-op 1 May
Go-op board: John Hassall, Alex Lawrie, David Warren at Swindon station. JON CRAIG.
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Open access operator Go-op begins crowdfunding campaign ahead of planned 2026 launch

Co-operative train operator needs more than £2 million to start running services in Somerset and Wiltshire

Go-op 9 Jan
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Opinion: Go-op share prospectus

The new operator, now granted track access, is seeking funding. Our Industry Insider on what happens next.

Industry views 19 Dec
Go-op Chairman Alex Lawrie (left), Vice-Chair David Northey (centre) and Clyde Schwarz (Advisor to the board) discuss plans. GO-OP.
News

Go-op to launch fundraising campaign as it seeks £2.8m to start services

The open access operator was given permission by the ORR to run services from as early as December 2025, though 2026 is more likely

Go-op 17 Dec
Go-op Chairman Alex Lawrie (left), Vice-Chair David Northey (centre) and Clyde Schwarz (Advisor to the board) discuss plans. GO-OP.
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Go-op: Chairman of regional open access operator outlines funding requirements and projected start of services

Office of Rail and Road gave Go-op permission to run services between Taunton and Swindon from as early as December 2025

Open access 11 Dec
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