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Warning that stoppages will hit economy as London bears brunt in four days of travel woe

Leading city region politicians call for urgent government action after rail operator slashed timetables and suspended ticket sales

London mayor Sadiq Khan and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham have criticised Avanti West Coast for drastically reducing its timetables, branding the decision “completely unacceptable”.In a letter to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, the regional leaders said the train operator’s recent timetable cuts were a “national outrage”.Avanti West Coast slashed its…

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London mayor Sadiq Khan and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham have criticised Avanti West Coast for drastically reducing its timetables, branding the decision “completely unacceptable”.

People are unable to currently buy tickets for Manchester to London while the timetable is being slashed.

A furious row has broken out between unions and a rail operator that has slashed its train timetable and suspended ticket sales blaming "severe staff shortages".

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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has launched a call for evidence in a bid to make it easier for youngsters to kickstart a career in logistics, whilst making the most of 'post-Brexit freedoms'.