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flag Tim Farron criticizes Avanti West Coast for delays on northern routes during January’s Clifton bridge work, citing poor service to Cumbria and Scotland.

flag Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron criticized Avanti West Coast over service disruptions during January’s Clifton bridge replacement, which diverted trains via the Settle-Carlisle line, causing long delays and reduced connectivity for passengers in Cumbria, north Lancashire, and Scotland, particularly at Oxenholme. flag Farron accused Avanti of consistently neglecting northern and rural routes during disruptions, citing repeated cancellations north of Preston. flag Avanti defended its actions, stating it worked with Network Rail and other operators to maintain some service to Oxenholme, attributed most delays to external factors like weather and infrastructure issues, and pledged ongoing efforts to improve performance.

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