Avanti West Coast in the news after major rail disruption and service shifts; run by FirstGroup (70%) and Trenitalia (30%), on the West Coast Partnership.
Avanti West Coast has announced a summer timetable reduction on key intercity routes, trimming about 38 weekday services from July 20 to August 28 after a government request to curb spending. The changes target routes with multiple trains per hour and aim to minimize disruption while keeping revenue intact. The move precedes potential public ownership of the rail network.