Demand for more train services between West Midlands and London – as Avanti may lose contract

More train services between the West Midlands and London are an “absolute priority” – and rail firm Avanti may lose its contract.

Ministers say all options are on the table, but admit there is no indication when services to and from the capital may return to normal.

The firm says it normally runs around 400 trains per week with drivers voluntarily working on their rest days for extra pay but that “dropped suddenly to fewer than 50”. Ms Harrison told MPs: “Avanti has reduced its timetable in response to the withdrawal of the rest day working. Reducing the timetable provided better certainty and reliability for passengers as it reduced the number of short-notice cancellations.

"An increase in services between Manchester and London remains an absolute priority and Avanti will continue to look for opportunities to support passengers and businesses along this route.”

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