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Heidi Alexander Says Avanti West Coast Will Enter Public Ownership in March
The government said the move will include an improvement plan and £50 million in upgrades at Euston to cut delays and improve service.
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced Avanti West Coast will enter public ownership in March, when the operator's current contract expires on March 7.
- For years, passengers have endured cancellations and overcrowding on Avanti West Coast services; Alexander stated the operator has been "underperforming," with the hated "scrum" at London Euston to be phased out within a year.
- The Government pledged £50 million for London Euston upgrades over three years, with £840 million committed to West Coast Main Line infrastructure improvements and an extra £10 million for other stations.
- Managing Director Andy Mellors said the operator would "work closely with the government to ensure a seamless transition into public ownership while remaining focused on delivering for our customers and communities."
- This move reflects the Labour Government's commitment to nationalisation; Great British Railways is expected to take full control by 2027, with CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway remaining outside public ownership.
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Avanti West Coast to be nationalised in major change for North Wales passengers
Avanti West Coast’s contract expires on March 7 before public ownership later that month.
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