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Avanti West Coast boss fired after timetable failures

Intercity train operator provoked fury last month after slashing services between London and Manchester

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022

Rail strike dates and which services will be affected

Further train strikes have been announced across two different unions, on September 15 and September 26.

Manchester Evening News · Sep 1, 2022

Train drivers strike announced for 15 September

‘Operators want drivers to take a real terms pay cut,’ says union

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

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I got the 6:35 train from Manchester to London - and it was virtually empty

The service had no lack of seats - but for such a high price, it's hardly surprising

Manchester Evening News · Aug 30, 2022

Why have Manchester to London rail services been cut to the bone?

Passengers have been hit hard with slashed trains and some of the worst rail problems in recent history

Manchester Evening News · Aug 28, 2022

Woman spends £98 on Manchester to London rail ticket - but doesn't have a guaranteed train or seat

Tally Bookbinder had to travel to Manchester Piccadilly to buy a ticket after Avanti said they were 'sold out' online

Manchester Evening News · Aug 26, 2022

Andy Burnham reveals 'dangerous stampedes' for trains from London to Manchester as he issues Avanti West Coast with ultimatum

The mayor says he will ask the PM to strip the train operator of its contract unless it restores full Manchester timetable

Manchester Evening News · Aug 26, 2022

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Andy Burnham slams Edinburgh-bound train 'double-booking chaos'

The prominent politician took aim at Avanti West Coast after travelling from the Greater Manchester town to the Scottish capital and noticing the lack of seating.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 22, 2022

Avanti paid shareholders £11.5m despite ‘abysmal’ service for rail users

Train operator under fire for dividend payment amid severe cuts on its west coast main line

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2022

Train strikes: Why are this week’s rail walkouts happening and who will be affected?

Following June’s widespread train cancellations, the UK will see three days of rail chaos due to strikes

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022

Can I get a refund if my train is cancelled due to the rail strikes?

A spate of spring and summer transport strikes have caused mayhem for both commuters and UK holidaymakers. But what are you rights when it comes to getting your money back?

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022

Boss of train firm given £1m bonus in week of strikes

The chief executive will be able to cash in on his shares within five years

Wales Online · Aug 19, 2022

Anger as train firm boss awarded £1m share bonus amid strikes and railway chaos

Andy Burnham said: "If these bosses had any decency they would read the room and hand these bonuses back."

Manchester Evening News · Aug 19, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022

Train firm chief is awarded £1million share bonus in week of railway chaos

FirstGroup owns chaos-stricken Avanti West Coast whose passengers scaled a spiked fence on Tuesday - and it awarded boss Graham Sutherland nearly a million shares on Thursday. They take five years to cash in, subject to performance

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Is Avanti West Coast broken beyond repair?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Among many passengers on the West Coast main line, the impression right now is that no one is in control

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2022

£17m paid to Avanti West Coast is ‘reward for failure’, says Labour

Under-fire firm given performance and management fees despite being worst-performing rail operator

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Beat the Avanti West Coast cancellations – with a private first-class train

Exclusive: Intercity luxury service will run each Friday evening from London to Birmingham and Manchester

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The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Train strikes: Why are this week’s rail walkouts happening and who will be affected?

Following June’s widespread train cancellations, the UK will see three days of rail chaos due to strikes

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Can I get a refund if my train is cancelled due to the rail strikes?

A spate of spring and summer transport strikes have caused mayhem for both commuters and UK holidaymakers. But what are you rights when it comes to getting your money back?

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022

Train strikes: Why are this week’s rail walkouts happening and who will be affected?

Following June’s widespread train cancellations, the UK will see three days of rail chaos due to strikes

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022

Can I get a refund if my train is cancelled due to the rail strikes?

A spate of spring and summer transport strikes have caused mayhem for both commuters and UK holidaymakers. But what are you rights when it comes to getting your money back?

Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022

Train delays leave passengers trapped in station after staff lock up for the night

Avanti West Coast has apologised after about 30 passengers were locked in at Oxenholme and the Lakes Station, near Kendal, Cumbria, in a mix-up when their train came in late

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