ORR reversed its ban and will allow passengers on the 07:00 Avanti West Coast Manchester Piccadilly–London service; four other services will run without passengers.
Soon-to-be-axed 7am Manchester-London train will still run but without passengers
A 7am Avanti West Coast Manchester-to-London express has been withdrawn for passengers yet will continue to run crewed and empty until the next timetable change.