Avanti West Coast to cut one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes
Summary
Avanti West Coast will cut about one in seven trains on its busiest routes this summer to reduce costs, following a government request. The changes will affect weekday trains between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester, starting July 20, during times when fewer passengers travel.Key Facts
- Avanti typically runs 248 trains daily on the affected routes and will remove 38 weekday services during summer.
- The government’s Department for Transport approved the new timetable to lower spending on rail services.
- The 7:00 am Manchester to London fast train, which was previously saved from cancellation, will continue running.
- Cuts will only happen during less busy times when there are other trains available, aiming to minimize disruption.
- Avanti has the worst punctuality record among UK national rail operators but has seen some improvement in customer satisfaction.
- Train services by Avanti are planned to be nationalized in early 2027 under the new Great British Railways system.
- The reduction is not due to a lack of resources but is part of a cost-saving measure under a government contract.
- The government has kept rail spending around £12 billion annually since the Covid pandemic.
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