Guardian reports Avanti compensation bill expected to top £70m this year
1 Oct 31 · 13d ago · 3 articles · 1 post · 3 sources · development 1 of 1
Analysis of delay repay figures shows Avanti paid out over £50m in 2025-26 and is projected to exceed £70m in the current financial year, making it by far the largest payer among UK train operators.
“We apologise to customers affected by train delays. A range of factors can impact service performance, and we are working closely with our industry partners to improve punctuality and reliability.”
Avanti West Coast spokespersonAvanti West Coast UK intercity train operatorGreat British Railways Future owner (from next year)Department for Transport UK government department overseeing rail
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