The UK Government has suggested Avanti West Coast could see its contract extended by 10 years despite its dismal performance record.
Tory transport minister Charlotte Vere told the House of Lords that the train operator - which runs services between Glasgow Central and London - could still win the franchise for the west coast mainline.
This comes after the UK Government decided to grant a short-term contract renewal to Avanti earlier this week. The operator has often cancelled and delayed services in the past year.
