Cumbrian mayoral candidate says reliability matters more than ownership

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Mike Starkie, Conservative candidate for Cumbria mayor, says passengers will judge the West Coast Main Line on reliability rather than ownership.

Mike Starkie, the Conservative candidate for Cumbria's new mayoral role, has stated that passengers will judge the future of the West Coast Main Line based on reliability rather than ownership. His comments come as Avanti, the current operator of the line, goes public.

Starkie's remarks suggest that the focus should remain on service quality and punctuality for passengers travelling on the line, regardless of who owns or operates the railway. The West Coast Main Line serves Cumbria and is a key transport route for the region.

Cumbrian mayoral candidate says reliability matters more than ownership — Image: NW Evening Mail

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‘Ownership won’t fix railway’ warns Cumbria mayoral candidate as Avanti goes publicNW Evening Mail · 4 Oct, 05:00
‘Ownership won’t fix railway’ warns Cumbria mayoral candidate as Avanti goes publicNews & Star · 4 Oct, 05:00
‘Ownership won’t fix railway’ warns Cumbria mayoral candidate as Avanti goes publicWestmorland Gazette · 4 Oct, 05:00
‘Ownership won’t fix railway’ warns Cumbria mayoral candidate as Avanti goes publicWhitehaven News · 4 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Mike Starkie · Cumbria · West Coast Main Line · Avanti

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