The Latest Breaking News from Avanti

The service had no lack of seats - but for such a high price, it's hardly surprising

Some services are running up to two hours late, while others have been cancelled

Passengers have been hit hard with slashed trains and some of the worst rail problems in recent history

Tally Bookbinder had to travel to Manchester Piccadilly to buy a ticket after Avanti said they were 'sold out' online

The mayor says he will ask the PM to strip the train operator of its contract unless it restores full Manchester timetable

Passengers between London and Manchester have been affected

As I write this, I am sitting on an Avanti West Coast train from Edinburgh to London listening to arguments break out between the passengers. People are arriving at seats thinking they had reserved them weeks ago, only to find someone else sitting there also holding a valid reservation.

The prominent politician took aim at Avanti West Coast after travelling from the Greater Manchester town to the Scottish capital and noticing the lack of seating.

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Train operator under fire for dividend payment amid severe cuts on its west coast main line

Rail operator Avanti has paid out out millions to investors despite forcing passengers to endure severe overcrowding, axed services, soaring prices and the worst train delays in the country