National Rail train strikes November 2022 dates Three more national rail strikes have been called by the RMT union, including one rearranged date. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
No ScotRail services in Dumfries and Galloway on October 29 due to strike action Train services will also be limited in early November due to industrial action by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022
The Mancunian Way: From bedrooms and garages to the world stage Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Thursday, October 27, 2022. Manchester Evening News · Oct 27, 2022
Northern mayors call on PM to treat rail ‘chaos’ as emergency Mayors from West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool and North Tyneside held an emergency meeting. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Mayors call for 'six-month probation period' for TransPennine Express before 'any suggestion' of contract renewal 'If this level of disruption was being experienced in other parts of the country, we believe action would already have been taken' Manchester Evening News · Oct 27, 2022
Metro Mayors holding emergency summit over rail chaos Steve Rotheram will join other northern leaders to address the "shambles" on the rail network Liverpool Echo · Oct 27, 2022
National Rail train strikes November 2022 dates Three more national rail strikes have been called by the RMT union, including one rearranged date. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Northern mayors holding emergency meeting over rail services ‘shambles’ West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin has called Thursday’s meeting. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Scots being treated like 'third-class citizens' by Avanti West Coast, say SNP PEOPLE in Scotland and the North are being treated as “third-class citizens” when it comes to railway provision, according to the SNP. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2022
National Rail train strikes November 2022 dates Three more national rail strikes have been called by the RMT union, including one rearranged date. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022
Dumfries and Galloway rail passengers set to be hit by more strike action Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union are planning a serious of walkouts due to disputes over pay Daily Record · Oct 24, 2022
Contending with months of 'chaos' on Liverpool's Avanti and TransPennine services Local politicians and passengers have criticised both Avanti and TransPennine Liverpool Echo · Oct 24, 2022
Cost of living, homes, transport... leaders on Greater Manchester's urgent issues new Prime Minister must tackle - and soon Local leaders outline the big issues in the region that Liz Truss' replacement needs to urgently address Manchester Evening News · Oct 23, 2022
Think Westminster’s a mess? It’s nothing compared to the north’s mismanaged rail system Failed franchises are causing daily misery and costing billions, say Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester and Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool city region The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022 ‘Basically a lottery’: Misery as TransPennine Express cancels 55 trains in one day Manchester mayor Andy Burnham calls attention to ‘meltdown in train services across the North of England’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022 Avanti West Coast and ministers risking Christmas rail chaos, says Labour Shadow transport secretary seeks assurances over ‘staggering’ situation on west coast mainline
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022 Avanti West Coast admits: we’re not good enough but are making progress Operator insists service will be turned round by Christmas as travellers report late and overcrowded trains
Manchester Evening News · Oct 13, 2022 Transport bosses in talks over 'rail academy for the North' to help solve staff shortage crisis Plan could create a pipeline of skilled workers to fill gaps on North's railways
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022 West Coast rail disruption all over by Christmas, vows Avanti West Coast ‘We’re not there yet by any stretch of the imagination, but we are making progress’ – Richard Scott, Avanti West Coast
Manchester Evening News · Oct 11, 2022 Customers say they are STILL struggling for tickets as the clock ticks on Avanti West Coast The beleaguered firm is in a race against time to improve
Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022 The Mancunian Way: A seat by the loo Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Friday October 7, 2022.
Liverpool Echo · Oct 7, 2022 Anger as Avanti West Coast given six months to 'improve service' The service was described as "sub-par" by Transport for the North
Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022 Andy Burnham's key demands as Avanti West Coast gets new six month contract "Very few people in Greater Manchester will support this extension"
Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022 Rail regulator 'gains assurances' from Avanti over advanced timetable publication The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said the news would 'provide some comfort' for passengers
Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022 "The Government has rewarded chaos and failure": Anger in Greater Manchester as Avanti handed new six-month rail contract 'People deserve far better'