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Andy Burnham praises Government for ‘putting Avanti West Coast on notice’

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has praised the Government for giving Avanti West Coast a short-term contract renewal, but warned he is “hugely concerned” about its “failing service” lasting a further six months. Andy Burnham, who wrote to Transport ...

07 Oct 2022 at 13:43

Shapps branded ‘clueless’ about rail chaos after overstating timetables

Grant Shapps has been accused of being “clueless” about rail disruption after overstating the number of trains running between Manchester and London. The Transport Secretary faced repeated questioning on BBC Breakfast about why it is currently only ...

19 Aug 2022 at 17:03

Heritage train company launches service in competition with Avanti West Coast

A heritage train company is launching a charter service between London and the North West to help passengers frustrated by Avanti West Coast’s severe disruption. Crewe-based Locomotive Services Group will begin operating a first class-only charter ...

19 Aug 2022 at 14:27

Train services to be decimated by biggest rail strike of the year

Britain’s rail network will be decimated on Saturday due to the biggest strike of the year. Only 11% of normal services will run and there will be no trains in many areas, Network Rail said. Lines will be closed for the whole day between London ...

30 Sept 2022 at 14:25

Avanti West Coast slashes timetable due to ‘unofficial strike’

A train operator has slashed its timetables and suspended ticket sales due to “unofficial strike action” by drivers. Avanti West Coast said it will run as few as four trains per hour from Sunday in an attempt to halt the short-notice ...

08 Aug 2022 at 13:30

Fresh train strike to cause more disruption for passengers

Rail passengers are being warned of fresh disruption to services because of a planned strike by train drivers at nine companies in the long-running row over pay and conditions. Industry leaders said the 24-hour walkout by members of ...

06 Aug 2022 at 09:16

Railway cleaners to go on strike amid growing industrial unrest

Railway cleaners are to go on strike in a dispute over pay, adding to the wave of industrial unrest sweeping the country. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) employed by contractors to clean Avanti West Coast ...

22 Sept 2022 at 10:57

Avanti West Coast to boost services after slashing timetables in August

Train operator Avanti West Coast is to increase its services after slashing timetables more than five weeks ago. The company said it will run extra trains on its key London-Manchester and London-Birmingham routes from Tuesday ...

22 Sept 2022 at 17:25

Aslef denies strike plans as Avanti West Coast warns of more cancellations

A train company is warning about cancellations with little notice to its services next week, despite a union denying it was taking industrial action. Avanti West Coast said unofficial action by drivers means it is facing ...

31 Jul 2022 at 12:27

Queues outside London Euston as passengers face severe delays

Passengers at London Euston have faced queueing, severe delays and cancellations to their trains while returning home from the Jubilee celebrations. Train operator Avanti West Coast said all lines were blocked shortly ...

05 Jun 2022 at 22:44

Thousands of pupils to access free school trips

Thousands of pupils will have access to free school trips following the lockdowns of the pandemic, it has been announced. Train company Avanti West Coast will offer free school trips on its mainland route to 5,000 ...

25 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Train firms ‘failing dismally’ to help families with young children – report

Rail companies are “failing dismally” to help families with young children travel, according to a new report. Only five operators in Britain scored more than two out of eight points in analysis by the Campaign ...

06 May 2022 at 09:55

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