Avanti West Coast and ministers risking Christmas rail chaos, says Labour

Shadow transport secretary seeks assurances over ‘staggering’ situation on west coast mainline

Labour has accused Avanti West Coast and ministers of risking chaos over Christmas after it emerged the rail operator’s new contract gives no guarantees on improved weekend services, and with tickets unavailable for booking over the festive period.

The shadow transport secretary, Louise Haigh, has written to the government seeking assurances about weekend travel along the hugely busy west coast mainline, saying the current situation was “staggering”.

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