Avanti West Coast Contract Extended for a Further 6 Months Following Recent Service Improvements
The contract extension will run from April to September 2023 and is worth approximately £340 million.
Avanti West Coast has made significant improvements to its services in recent months, including increasing the number of trains running on time and improving customer satisfaction.
The company has invested in new technology to improve the reliability and performance of its trains, including new digital signaling technology.
Avanti West Coast has also introduced new services, such as a new direct route between London Euston and Llandudno.
The extension of the contract will provide stability for Avanti West Coast and its employees, as well as ensure that passengers continue to receive a high level of service.
The Department for Transport has praised Avanti West Coast's recent performance, and the decision to extend the contract reflects the government's confidence in the company.
The contract extension will also provide time for the Department for Transport to consider options for the long-term future of the West Coast Partnership franchise, of which Avanti West Coast is a part.