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The Government is making preparations to intervene if Avanti fails to deliver “significant” improvements on the West Coast Main Line, according to the rail minister.
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Arianne Davey
Fresh strikes have been announced in the rail industry as industrial unrest continues to spread in disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.
The Government’s decision to give Avanti West Coast a short-term contract renewal is a “slap in the face”, according to the train drivers’ union.
Avanti West Coast should be stripped of its contract unless axed services are reinstated soon, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said.
Avanti West Coast is to increase its services after slashing timetables more than five weeks ago.
Train reliability in Britain reached the worst level on record after another month of disruption.
A train operator has slashed its timetables and suspended ticket sales due to “unofficial strike action” by drivers.
Train drivers at nine rail companies to stage a one-day strike next month in the worsening dispute, causing travel chaos across the country.
Sam Hewitt
Avanti West Coast has modified its website to help disabled passengers. The firm said it made changes to ensure all […]
Three classes of travel are being offered on Britain’s domestic railway for the first time in decades.
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