Official Opening of Lumo HQ in Preston

I’m delighted and honoured to officially open the new Lumo Headquarters in #Preston, ahead of their frequent and low-cost rail services between London and Stirling in Scotland.

Pictured with Stuart Jones, Managing Director, First Rail Open Access

This is a very exciting development for our City. The new rail hub will bring jobs for local people, quality apprenticeships, low-cost rail fares, more route options and better connectivity between London, Scotland and other key Wet Coast destinations.

The opening event featured a Caribbean themed carnival, a tour the new Lumo HQ and an opportunity to meet some of their newest recruits who will be working on the route.

By basing themselves in Preston, as an anchor hub between London and Scotland, I expect a very positive knock-on effect to the local economy. This is great news for leisure and business passengers and I hope this development will attract businesses to move their operations to Preston.

I look forward to seeing increased growth in the open access operator model in the UK rail industry and wholeheartedly welcome Lumo to our City.