Which Train Company Takes Over From Virgin?
Avanti West Coast. In August 2019, the DfT awarded the WCP franchise to the First Trenitalia consortium. On 8 December 2019, Avanti West Coast took over operations from the prior operating company Virgin Trains, which had run the franchise since 1997.Avanti West Coast. Overview Franchise(s) West Coast Partnership 8 Dec 2019 – 1 April 2023 …