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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhiannon James

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised as Burnham declares ‘enough is enough’

Avanti West Coast’s contract is due to come to an end on March 7 - (PA Archive)

Avanti West Coast services will be brought into public ownership next March, according to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

Ministers said the nationalisation effort will coincide with infrastructure upgrades aimed at cutting delays and boosting the passenger experience.

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