A major rail operator serving routes between London, Birmingham, the northwest, and Glasgow has faced repeated criticism for its poor performance, including the highest number of cancellations on the national network. The company, already among the worst for delays, will be taken back into public ownership next spring after its current contract expires. Transport officials have signaled frustration with years of unreliable service, prompting the government to intervene. Passengers have long endured disruptions, raising questions about whether state control will improve reliability.
Rail operator linking London to Birmingham, the north-west and Glasgow had highest number of cancellations across networkAvanti West Coast will be renationalised in spring, as Andy Burnham declares “enough is enough” for passengers who have put up with a rail service “that has failed them time and time again”.The rail operator, which is one of the worst in the country for train delays and cancellations, will come under public ownership from March when its contract ends. Continue reading...
