lots of cancellations. more than 5% of services have been cancelled in the less week, that is up from an average ofjust under 3%. the reason why is covid. almost 9% of train staff, crews and train operating crews and drivers, have been off because of catching covid and rising infections. services are still way behind pre pandemic levels atjust behind pre pandemic levels at just about behind pre pandemic levels atjust about 50% of services. more on those cancellations, lner who operate here from london kings cross on the anglo scotland line up to newcastle and further north, they have had to cancel i6 and further north, they have had to cancel 16 services a day, that is 12 to leeds and four to lincoln to prioritise the anglo scotland route and to make sure people can get to where they need to go. avante west coast operating from down the road at euston, their services have improved today, but it is the core message, make sure you check before you travel. services have been interrupted b