Report: Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March as ministers float public ownership of new trains

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Andy Burnham hails nationalisation of much-criticised service between London, Birmingham and Glasgow Britain’s largest intercity rail operator, Avanti West Coast, is expected to be renationalised in spring, ministers have announced, while new trains could also be publicly owned under intends to reduce costs paid to private firms. The report also notes that Avanti, which has been one of the worst rail firms in the country for train delays and cancellations, is expected to come under public ownership from 7 March when its contract ends.

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