Axed Manchester to London commuter train to continue running but there's a catch

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"Our decision on the ManchesterLondon service was based on robust evidence provided by Network Rail that adding services within firebreak' paths on the West Coast Main Line would have a detrimental impact on performance. We identified that this service would run in one of those paths. If Avanti operates the service as empty coaching stock (ECS), ECS can be run more flexibly (delayed or re-routed) than a booked passenger service. This can assist with performance management and service recovery during disruption."

The Independent requests donations to support on-the-ground journalism, investigative reporting, and documentary production while maintaining free access without paywalls. The outlet covers topics including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, and has produced a documentary called 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The organization states that quality journalism should be available to everyone and paid for by those who can afford it. Separately, the Office of Rail and Road will allow Avanti West Coast's 7am Manchester-London service to run as empty coaching stock to protect overall timetable reliability, a move criticised by business leaders and politicians but defended as necessary for network performance.

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