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The UK government will nationalise the Avanti West Coast rail franchise in March 2027. The ORR rejected proposals for new train services on the West Coast Main Line citing timetable resilience concerns.

Indian Railways cancelled 245 trains including Rajdhani and Shatabdi on October 10, 2026, due to protests in Delhi. In addition, 45 metro stations were closed and 23,000 security personnel deployed to maintain order.

The UK Office of Rail & Road rejected multiple new open access train service proposals on the West Coast Main Line citing capacity limits. No new services will start, but an existing Avanti West Coast train from Chester to London Euston will carry passengers.