https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/avanti-west-coast/ The latest Flip News stories on Avanti West Coast. en-GB Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:20:33 GMT https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/avanti-west-coast-nationalised-march/ https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/avanti-west-coast-nationalised-march/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The government is set to bring Avanti West Coast into public ownership in March once its contract expires, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expected to announce the takeover in her Labour conference speech. Sarah Whitfield Avanti West Coast rail nationalisation Labour conference Heidi Alexander Andy Burnham The Times