- Lumo, an 'open-access' operator and part of FirstGroup, will introduce five daily trains each way between London Euston and Stirling starting in spring 2026.
- The new service will stop at 10 stations, including Larbert, Greenfaulds, and Whifflet, which have never had direct London train services.
- This initiative marks the first time Avanti West Coast will face open access competition, potentially lowering fares and attracting airline passengers to rail.
- The Office for Rail and Road approved the plan in March 2024, aiming to increase services and boost competition, offering passengers more choices in origin and price.
- Lumo's managing director, Martijn Gilbert, highlights the potential for significant economic opportunities and improved connectivity for previously overlooked communities along the route.
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