Arriva Trains Wales, which operates most rail services in Shropshire, said it wants to extend services from Aberystwyth and Chester.

The operator said it needs approval from the Office of Rail Regulation but aims to start in December this year.

The extension would give the county an hourly service to the airport.

"We are looking into it as it's something we want to do and have openly talked to rail groups about it," a spokesman said.