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<p>Information relating to trains planned and cancellations by the operator is publicly
available on the Office and Rail and Road website. Avanti West Coast’s information
is included in the attached table.</p><p> </p><p>Following the withdrawal of rest
day working, Avanti West Coast reduced the number of trains planned in the timetable
in order to reduce the impact of short notice cancellations by giving passengers greater
certainty as to what trains would run.</p><p> </p><p>Avanti West Coast has sought
force majeure relief under its contract for industrial action including for the impact
of the withdrawal of rest day working. While the Department considers this claim it
is unable to accurately exclude data relating to periods affected by industrial action.</p><p>
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