Manchester to London train to run without passengers

A Manchester to London train service will be running empty for about five months following a decision by the rail regulator, with no commuters allowed on board. The fast train, which typically reaches London in under two hours, will continue to depart from Manchester Piccadilly at 07:00 on weekdays, but it’ll be devoid of passengers. Avanti West Coast expressed disappointment over the ORR’s ruling that denies them access rights for these services, citing concerns from Network Rail about potential negative impacts on performance if additional services were added.

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