Summary
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), a rail safety regulator, reversed its decision to ban passengers from a 7:00 a.m. train between Manchester and London. After receiving public feedback, the service by Avanti West Coast will continue with passengers, although other services will still run without them.
Key Facts
- The ORR had planned to run a 7:00 a.m. train from Manchester to London without passengers.
- The decision was reversed after public criticism.
- The train service affected is provided by Avanti West Coast.
- The ORR initially cited concerns about the performance of the line for the passenger ban.
- The passenger service on this train will continue after the ORR's decision change.
- Four other train services will temporarily run without passengers.
- These other services include routes like Blackpool to London and Chester to London.
- The change refers specifically to the 7 a.m. service from Manchester to London Euston.
