Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March

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Avanti West Coast will return to public ownership in March when its contract ends, following a record of delays and cancellations. The move is part of the UK government’s response to persistent passenger dissatisfaction with the rail service.

Rail operator which linked London to Birmingham, the north-west and Glasgow had highest number of cancellations across network Avanti West Coast will be renationalised in spring, as prime minister Andy Burnham declares “enough is enough” for passengers who have put up with a rail service “that has failed them time and time again”. The rail operator, which is one of the worst in the country for train delays and cancellations, will come under public ownership from March when its contract ends. Continue reading...