Avanti West Coast faces delays amid UK rail chaos from storms, heatwaves, and capacity issues. Owned by FirstGroup (70%) & Trenitalia (30%), it took over from Virgin Trains in 2019.
Storm Amy caused widespread disruption across Scotland, with winds reaching nearly 100mph, power outages affecting over 80,000 homes, and travel chaos. The storm highlights climate change impacts, prompting calls for infrastructure investment and climate action.