The Labour Party has promised to urgently look at stripping the train contract from Avanti West Coast if it wins the election
Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh claimed the company has provided “woeful service” on the West Coast Main Line.
Haigh indicated that she believes Avanti West Coast is in breach of its contract due to “woeful service” provision.
Office of Rail and Road figures show Avanti West Coast had the third worst reliability of all operators in Britain in the year to the end of March, with the equivalent of one in 15 trains (6.9%) cancelled.
Haigh told Sky News earlier that
“I anticipate I will be seeking advice early on whether Avanti has been in breach of its contract given the woeful service that it’s been providing to passengers down the West Coast Main Line.”
She added: “No ifs, no buts, October 2026 will be the last date Avanti will have notice of that contract (ending) but I will ask for early advice about whether they have already breached their contract and whether it can be brought in any earlier.”
