The Latest Breaking News from Avanti West Coast

Glasgow Central station confirms when it will fully reopen after devastating fire

The main part of the station was shut for more than a week while demolition work continued

The Independent UK · Mar 23

Train services from Glasgow Central to resume fully on Wednesday after fire

All platforms will be available for services, including ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper.

Evening Standard · Mar 23

Glasgow Central station fire: Will my train be delayed or cancelled?

Major travel disruption is expected until the end of Monday

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Storm Goretti travel chaos: Everything you need to know as ‘do not travel’ warnings issued

Exclusive: Hundreds of trains and dozens of flights cancelled as 90mph winds approach

The Independent UK · Jan 8

What are your rights if your train is cancelled or delayed?

You could get all your money back from most rail firms for a one-hour delay – but on Grand Central and Eurostar payouts are a lot less generous

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Rail passenger offered £10k compensation for 18-minute train delay

Exclusive: John Wareing, who travelled from Preston to London, inadvertently entered the incorrect fare

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Manchester to London ‘ghost train’ to carry passengers after U-turn

The decision to run it without passengers was criticised by Avanti West Coast and the transport secretary

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

The story behind the ‘ghost train that never was’ from Manchester to London

After Manchester-London ‘no passengers’ U-turn, who calls the shots on which rail services can run?

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Euston chaos as 'do not travel' warning issued with signal fault wrecking travel plans for thousands

A ‘do not travel’ warning has been issued by Avanti West Coast for all routes between London and Manchester, Liverpool, Holyhead and Preston

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

‘Do not travel’ warning issued for rail passengers as Storm Claudia sweeps in

Dozens of Avanti West Coast trains are cancelled due to speed restrictions

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025