A TRAIN operator is removing its peak restrictions over the Christmas period.

Avanti West Coast, which operates in the Lakes, has announced that it will be removing its peak restrictions over the festive period. From Friday December 18 to the end of the year, the inter-city operator will be withdrawing peak fares to give customers greater flexibility and help maintain social distancing onboard its trains. All ticket types, including the cheapest Advance tickets, for travel dates until the end of the year have now gone on sale and customers are strongly advised to plan ahead, as well as make a seat reservation for their journey. Avanti West Coast is currently operating with limited capacity to help with social distancing. Services will also finish earlier on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and start later on 27 December and New Year’s Day. Alongside the rest of the railway industry, Avanti West Coast has an enhance cleaning regime on its trains and at stations to keep customers safe, with a focus on all high touch point areas such as door buttons, grab handles, tables and equipment.