Manchester to London train to run without passengers for five months
Summary
A train that usually takes passengers from Manchester to London will run without passengers for about five months starting mid-December. The rail regulator made this decision to prevent disruptions on the train line, stating that only staff will be on board for certain services.Key Facts
- The 07:00 GMT train from Manchester to London will run without passengers for around five months.
- The Office of Rail and Road decided to allow the train to carry only staff to avoid service disruptions.
- Avanti West Coast, the train operator, expressed disappointment with this decision.
- The train will run empty from Manchester on Monday to Friday mornings starting mid-December.
- The decision affects other services, including a Sunday service that will terminate earlier than usual.
- The ORR based its decision on evidence suggesting that running these services could hurt performance.
- Avanti planned additional train services in other areas, like Liverpool.
- New train services by another company, First Lumo, are expected to start in December 2025.
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