Avanti West Coast launches innovative discounted ticket scheme The rail sector is struggling to bring passenger numbers back to pre-pandemic levels. The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
Eurovision fans assured Liverpool trains won't hit by engineering works on show dates Eurovision weekend travel will not be affected by Avanti West Coast engineering works despite original concerns that the works would take place over key show dates Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2023
Major engineering work to hit train lines on Eurovision weekend Fans worried as network set to be affected Liverpool Echo · Mar 6, 2023
How many trains run on rail strike days? Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway and LNER operated over a quarter of usual services The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Avanti West Coast launched WhatsApp service for disabled passengers The Travel Companion system is designed to ensure disabled customers receive prompt support when they encounter problems. The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Train disruption continues between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent after '30m of overhead cable' damaged Services at Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport and Hazel Grove stations are currently affected Manchester Evening News · Feb 21, 2023
£164 million West Coast main line overhaul will close route for 16 days Carstairs junction closure will affect operators Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER and TransPennine Express Insider UK · Feb 21, 2023
More rail strikes on the way next month as row over pay and conditions goes on Network Rail accuses RMT of 'choosing politics over people' as dates announced for action at 14 train companies Insider UK · Feb 16, 2023
February rail strikes: Will my train run during the national walkouts? Train drivers working for 15 train operators will walk out on 1 and 3 February The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
Half a million Scots expected to strike in biggest day of action in decades Civil servants, teachers, rail workers, higher education staff, and more are to strike on February 1 in response to the UK Government's plans to limit industrial action. Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023
Half a million Scots strike in biggest co-ordinated action in decades Civil servants, teachers, rail operators and coffin makers will walk out on Wednesday Insider UK · Feb 1, 2023
Merseyrail bans 'volatile' e-scooters from all trains and stations The e-scooter ban is being introduced on all railways across the UK Liverpool Echo · Jan 30, 2023
Teachers, train drivers, university lecturers and civil servants to join mass day of discontent strike this week Teachers, train drivers, civil servants, university lecturers, bus drivers and security guards from several trade unions are set to walk out on Wednesday, February 1 Wales Online · Jan 30, 2023
Avanti rail travel warning as 'large number of cancellations' expected this weekend People can swap their train tickets for another date, or obtain a free refund Liverpool Echo · Jan 27, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 Avanti West Coast passengers warned over Saturday cancellations The company – whose reliability recently sank to an all-time low – warned it will not have enough available staff to operate its timetable.
Glasgow Live · Jan 27, 2023 Glasgow-born trailblazer honoured with giant new mural at London Euston A mural has been unveiled for Glasgow-born trailblazer Karen Harrison, who suffered intense discrimination in the 1970s after becoming one of the UK's first female train drivers.
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 Mural unveiled to celebrate pioneering female train driver Avanti West Coast commissioned the artwork at London Euston station to depict Karen Harrison.
Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2023 Avanti West Coast faces fresh criticism from rail regulator Tickets for weekend travel have only been available to buy just a few days in advance
Birmingham Post · Jan 24, 2023 Avanti West Coast ordered to stop releasing tickets late or face 'formal measures' Avanti West Coast runs trains on the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Glasgow Central with branches to Birmingham, North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023 Avanti West Coast ordered to give passengers more notice to book tickets Passengers wanting to book tickets for weekend travel this month have only been able to buy tickets a few days in advance.
Manchester Evening News · Jan 24, 2023 Avanti West Coast threatened as passengers STILL unable to book Manchester to London tickets far in advance Avanti passengers have been unable to book tickets for more than a few days notice
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023 Reliability of UK trains fell to new lows in December, official figures show Labour says figures underline railways are in crisis, as almost one in 12 services due to run ended up cancelled
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023 Avanti West Coast and Southeastern ‘worst for cancellations’ as train reliability hits record low Analysis of industry data by the PA news agency found the cancellations score for all operators during the four weeks to January 7 was 8.0%
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 Passengers face ‘crisis’ on railways as cancellations hit new high Analysis of industry data by the PA news agency found the cancellations score for all operators during the four weeks to January 7 was 8.0%.
Daily Record · Jan 19, 2023 Lockerbie rail passengers set to be hit with "double whammy" Customers will face a price hike when fares in England are increased and will miss out on ScotRail's plans to scrap peak time fares