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Avanti West Coast to return to state ownership in 2027

Original: The rolling reversion of rail services to state ownership will continue next year with the West Coast service. Avanti's

The UK government will not renew Avanti's West Coast rail contract when it expires in March 2027, returning the service to public ownership as part of the ongoing rolling renationalisation of Britain's railways. Observers say it will be interesting to see what impact the change has on the service and passengers.

Why now: The decision continues the UK's programme of renationalising rail operators, a topic of active political interest.

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• The rolling reversion of rail services to state ownership will continue next year with the West Coast service. Avanti's contract runs out win March 2027 and will not be renewed, meaning the service will be back in state hands. It will be interesting to see how this impacts on… · ChrisMayLA6@mastodon.me.uk · 9

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