Splendid news for Oakham and Melton Mowbray (pop 342).
According to Transit a new open access operator is hoping to serve the two towns.
Simon Pielow, formerly of Eurostar and now MD of Train Chartering is behind the open access venture.
The new company, Rutles Rail, has already had discussions with the ORR and Network Rail to identify paths.
The Rutles previously had considerable success in the 1960s as a pop band.
