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Just 2% of some key trains on London to Manchester line run on time

www.theguardian.com 21-12-2024 05:47 0.5 Minutes reading

Failing passenger service is a ‘national embarrassment,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

Just 2% or fewer of trains on some of the busiest Avanti West Coast services between London and Manchester are leaving and arriving on time, analysis of National Rail figures reveals.

The operator of West Coast Main Line services remains the worst rail company in the UK for delays despite its pledge of a “laser focus” on improving performance.

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