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New train services planned between London and North Wales

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The Hollywood owners of Wrexham FC will be celebrating today after a new train service between London and North Wales has been proposed.

Train and rail infrastructure supplier Alstom said its planned operation will offer passengers new direct links, quicker journeys and “more competitive fares”.

Services are proposed to run between and Wrexham up to five times per day in each direction

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