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The GWR had belatedly begun to take steps to make progress with the Loop, probably in response to the appearance of this proposal from their rival. They had also applied for a further extension in completing the Loop. During the Parliamentary Review, the GWR joined with the canal companies in opposing the West Staffordshire Railway, and despite strong support from local businesses the Bill was eventually thrown out.
The GWR issued a [[Loop Line specification and contract|specification of the work to be carried out]] in September 1874 with the contract for completion of the Loop was eventually finally being awarded to Messrs. Crockett and Charles Dickinson in November 1874.
===1875===
