Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March
Summary
The UK government will take back control of Avanti West Coast, a train company, in March when its contract ends. This decision follows many complaints about delays, cancellations, and high ticket prices, and is part of a plan to bring more rail services under public ownership.Key Facts
- Avanti West Coast will be renationalised in March when its contract expires.
- The company has one of the worst records for train delays and cancellations in Britain.
- Avanti connects London with northern cities like Manchester and Liverpool.
- From April to June, 7.1% of Avanti’s trains were cancelled.
- The Labour government is nationalising several rail operators as contracts end.
- Great British Railways will take full control of most UK rail services by 2027.
- Labour’s prime minister, Andy Burnham, said the move aims to improve service and focus on passengers.
- Avanti’s managing director said the company had made investments like refurbishing trains and adding new ones.
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