The new train service set to launch in the UK next year – with routes to England’s prettiest towns
And three other new train services hoping to connect the UK to Europe
A NEW train service is set to launch in the UK next year – connecting the capital to an A-lister loved market town.
Alstom, who work in the transportation sector, has teamed up with SLC Rail to launch the new rail operator.
The new service will be called the Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway (WSMR).
New routes will operate between London Euston and Wrexham, with nine stops in between.
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This includes Gobowen, Shrewsbury, Telford Central, Wolverhampton, Darlaston, Walsall, Coleshill Parkway, Nuneaton and Milton Keynes.
The new routes would use the Sutton Park line which is currently used for freight services.
Five trains a day would operate in each direction from Monday to Saturday.
And four trains both ways would operate on Sundays.
SLC Rail Managing Director Ian Walters said: “From the Welsh borders to the Midlands, our routes will forge new connections, linking overlooked regions of England and Wales with direct services to and from London.
“Passengers will benefit from more competitive fares and new technology to simplify ticket purchasing for our new services.”
Rail Minister Huw Merriman added: “These exciting proposals could see better connections for communities across North Wales and the Midlands, including direct services to London from Shrewsbury, Telford and Wrexham.”
Wrexham has been put on the map in recent years, after the purchase of Wrexham FC by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
Other A-listers such as Paul Rudd have since flocked to the town, which is also one of the cheapest places to get a pint of beer in the UK.
A previous study round that the average cost in the market town was £2.09 – £4 cheaper than London.
And Shropshire is worth a visit having once been dubbed “paradise on earth“.
The town of Shrewsbury is one of the prettiest in England, with 660 listed buildings and known for being the birthplace of Charles Darwin.
In the mean time, here are three other train routes hoping to launch in the UK.
London to Basel
Swiss National Railways (SBB) has proposed new routes between London St Pancras and Basel.
The five-hour trip would use the Channel Tunnel and Eurostar trains.
The direct route would make it much easier to visit, which currently requires three trains from the UK.
London to Paris
While Eurostar currently operates between the UK and France, a new start-up wants to offer similar routes.
Evolyn has revealed plans to connect London St Pancras and Paris Nord by 2025.
If it goes ahead, it would be the first competitor to Eurostar since it first started 30 years ago.
London to Amsterdam
New Dutch operator Heuro also wants to take on Eurostar, with new routes to Amsterdam.
The new service would have 15 daily services between London St Pancras and the Dutch city.
It would also launch connections between Amsterdam and Paris.
Three scenic train journeys you can take in the UK
Cornish Coast – One trip that rail enthusiasts seem to love is along a stretch of the Cornish coast and takes just 10 minutes to complete.
The route from St Erth to St Ives only stops at Carbis Bay en route to its final destination, but the views out the window for the whole journey are pretty spectacular.
Another highlight of the journey is that St Ives station is situated right next to Porthminster beach, meaning the sand and sea can be accessed almost immediately.
Meanwhile, the station is less than a ten minute walk into town, where the harbour, shops, galleries and pubs can be explored.
Durham to Edinburgh – Another train route that people in the UK love is the East Coast train line between Durham and Edinburgh, with coastal views and city landscapes among the sights that can be seen out the window.
Newcastle, Berwick, Lindisfarne and Durham Cathedral are all among the highlights on that route.
Scotland’s West Highland Line – While Scotland is home to plenty of famous landmarks and top attractions, it also has one of the most breathtaking train routes in the world.
Scotland’s West Highland Line has previously been dubbed the best rail journey in the world by – and it’s easy to see why.
The journey from Glasgow to Fort William is one of my favourite train routes – and I’ve interrailed through mainland Europe.
With mountain landscapes, serene lochs, wistful moors, and wildlife all visible through the train window, it’s certainly a route all holidaymakers should consider doing at least once.