Avanti West Coast has announced a ticket discount trial to services to and from Manchester in a bid to boost passenger numbers.
The train operator is offering cheaper fares on certain routes for passengers who can be more flexible with their journey times.
Customers will now be able to purchase a cheaper single ticket between London and Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Preston - but they will only be informed of their travel time 24 hours before. READ MORE: Terrified TUI passengers in 'floods of tears' after pilot aborts landing The firm's Superfare scheme involves customers buying a ticket for a particular date and specifying they want to travel in the morning, afternoon or evening, the PA news agency reports.
Around 24 hours before their journey, Avanti West Coast will match ticket-holders to a quieter service and inform them of their departure time.
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