Wrexham & Shropshire is a joint venture between Renaissance Trains and Laing Rail, which was purchased by Deutsche Bahn in January 2008.

Renaissance Trains were the promoters of Hull Trains, a similar venture to Wrexham & Shropshire, which restored regular direct services between Hull and London in 2000 and which now carries over half a million passengers a year.

Laing Rail is the holder of the successful Chiltern Railways franchise, operating regular services from London Marylebone to Aylesbury, Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham. Chiltern Railways has invested over £300m in track, stations, trains and depots over 10 years, during which time the number of passengers using its services has doubled.

The Wrexham, Shropshire & Marylebone Railway Company Limited is registered in England and Wales, with registered offices at Great Central House, Marylebone Station, Melcombe Place, London, NW1 6JJ. Our company registration number is 5970112.