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Avanti West Coast to cut one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes

Train operator says passenger demand will still be met as it trims summer timetable at government’s behestAvanti West Coast is to cut about one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes this summer to reduce costs.The train operator said it was reducing its timetable between London Euston and...

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by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

Avanti West Coast to cut one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes

Train operator says passenger demand will still be met as it trims summer timetable at government’s behest

Avanti West Coast is to cut about one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes this summer to reduce costs.

The train operator said it was reducing its timetable between London Euston and Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester in response to a government request to lower spending.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent.

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