Avanti West Coast main line to be nationalised
Summary
The UK government will take control of Avanti West Coast train services starting next March. This decision aims to improve train reliability and passenger experience by ending the current contract with the private company running Avanti West Coast.Key Facts
- Avanti West Coast will become publicly owned from March next year.
- The current contract with Avanti West Coast ends on 7 March.
- The government wants to reduce train delays and improve service for passengers.
- Avanti West Coast is a joint venture: FirstGroup owns 70%, and Italy’s Trenitalia owns 30%.
- Avanti West Coast had to cut some of its busiest train services in May to save money.
- Other train services in the UK are already publicly owned, like Great Western Railway and Welsh services.
- The move is part of a wider government plan to bring all train services operated under Department for Transport contracts into public ownership.
- Avanti West Coast’s managing director said they will work with the government for a smooth transition.
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