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The Latest Breaking News from Avanti West Coast

Diverted West Coast trains to use historic rail line for first time in decade

Avanti West Coast said its services will use the 73-mile Settle to Carlisle line in January.

The Independent UK

Trains to use stunning historic rail line for first time in a decade

There have been longstanding calls from many railway enthusiasts for the line to be utilised during disruption on the WCML

The Independent UK

Bank holiday weekend travel disruption expected on British roads and rail

Heavy traffic expected on some roads, while rail passengers urged to check for engineering works

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Revealed: UK roads expected to be most congested over the August Bank Holiday weekend

The South East and South West are expected to have some of the worst congestion

Evening Standard

Drivers warned ahead of bank holiday traffic chaos with 17.6 million trips planned

Some 17.6 million car trips are expected to take place in the UK over the August bank holiday period

The Independent UK

Train operator brings back first-class carriages in ‘surprising’ move

There’ll be more spacious seats and ‘improved connectivity’, but catering won’t be provided

The Independent UK

Train operator bucks trend by introducing first-class travel

Chiltern Railways announced trains on its route between London and the West Midlands will have first-class carriages from next year.

Evening Standard

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Weather warnings come into force with severe travel disruption expected

Avanti West Coast has advised passengers not to travel north of Preston during Storm Floris.

The Independent UK

Storm Floris latest: 120mph winds recorded in 'most damaging summer storm in recent memory'

Met Office warned of injuries and danger to life from large waves hitting seafronts, coastal roads and properties

Evening Standard

Disruption on West Coast Main Line after tree fall causes ‘significant damage’

Cancellations of trains between Scotland and Carlisle are expected to last until Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Travel chaos at London Euston continues into second day after train derailment

National Rail told customers there will be more disruption to major routes on Friday

The Independent UK

FirstGroup bounces back to profit as bus revenues grow

FirstGroup, which runs Avanti West Coast and Great Western Railway, recorded a pre-tax profit of £169.6 million for the year to March.

The Independent UK

Major disruption to Glasgow to London trains as fallen tree blocks line

TRAINS between Glasgow and London are facing major disruptions after a fallen tree damaged overhead electric lines

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow to London trains disrupted after tree falls on track

All Avanti West Coast lines were blocked between Lockerbie and Carstairs on Tuesday morning

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Cheaper Stirling-London train tickets? Anglo-Scottish rail rivalry to start in spring 2026

‘Open-access’ operator Lumo will run five trains a day each way on the West Coast main line in competition with Avanti

The Independent UK

New ‘vibrant’ train design to enter service this summer

The design will stretch across all seven carriages of a new Evero train, which enters passenger service this summer

Evening Standard

New ‘vibrant’ train design celebrates ethnicity of workforce

Digital artist Baraka Carberry created the work for Avanti West Coast.

Evening Standard

New potential Eurostar rival emerges

FS Italiane Group said it plans to launch services through the Channel Tunnel by 2029.

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Deal ends strikes on Britain’s biggest intercity rail line

RMT union wins 87% backing from members for improved package for train managers at Avanti West Coast

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast strikes called off as RMT accepts rest day working deal

Staff had been due to continue Sunday walkouts until late May

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast dispute resolved

The RMT said the accepted deal delivered ‘significant improvements’ for train managers.

The Independent UK

Rail passengers face nine weekends of train disruption between London and Scotland

Trains will not run north of Carlisle on dates including Easter weekend and the first May Bank Holiday

Evening Standard

Fancy a job in the 125mph driving seat? Women encouraged to become high-speed train drivers

LNER invites applications for apprentice drivers at King’s Cross

Evening Standard

Rail passengers face nine weekends of woe as trains between London and Scotland are axed

Avanti trains at Euston affected over Easter and May bank holiday weekend, while Victoria will be part-closed over Easter

The Independent UK

As train fares rise, my ruses to keep ticket prices down

The Man Who Pays His Way: I’ve spent my life travelling by train, and I try not to pay a penny more than I need

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