Reversal of Avanti West Coast timetable cuts an 'absolute priority', says minister - but she hasn't said WHEN more trains will run between Manchester and London
Increasing train services between Manchester and London is an' absolute priority', a minister has said - despite failing to indicate when that could happen. after she made the comments in response to an urgent Commons question about Avanti West Coast.
Dozens of TPE trains are currently being cancelled at short notice each day. It was announced on Friday that managing director Phil Whittingham will leave his role on September 15. "An increase in services between Manchester and London remains an absolute priority and Avanti will continue to look for opportunities to support passengers and businesses along this route."
Labour MP for Stockport Navendu Mishra said: "The chaos continues to blight the lives of thousands of people in my own constituency, but also across the north west of England and other parts of the UK." Mr Mishra added: "There have been underlying problems at Avanti for a very long time. There continues to be a lack of clarity and certainty around the release of tickets."
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