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New trains boost capacity – and Wi-Fi – on one of the UK’s busiest rail routes

Avanti West Coast said the bi-modes each have 299 seats, which is 16 per cent more than the Voyager trains they are replacing

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast rail caterers to strike in row over working conditions

The RMT union said its members will walk out on June 7.

Evening Standard

Train derails on major route between England and Scotland with 'do not travel' alert issued

Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express have issued ‘do not travel’ notices

Evening Standard

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‘Do not travel’ alert issued after freight train derails on major route between England and Scotland

Problems made worse on northern trains by landslip between Newcastle and Carlisle

The Independent UK

Flooding blocks train line between Scotland and north-west England

THOUSANDS of train passengers are suffering disruption as a major line between England and Scotland is closed due to flooding...

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Virgin plots rail return with proposal to run West Coast routes

Company says it can offer ‘much-needed choice’ in bid to create direct competition for Avanti West Coast

The Guardian - UK

Rail firm Lumo to launch new London to Manchester low-cost trains

Service could offer alternative to Avanti West Coast from 2027

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Compensation payouts to UK rail passengers for delays hit £100m a year

Record sum follows cancellation or part-cancellation of almost 320,000 train services in past year

The Guardian - UK

Train drivers in England begin three-day series of strikes

Avanti West Coast services among those affected by Aslef industrial action, which continues on Saturday and Monday

The Guardian - UK

Tube strikes: Hope fresh talks between Aslef and TfL to be held this week will avert walkouts

Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railway warn no train services on Friday

Evening Standard

Train Strikes London 2024: Dates, Ticket Refunds, Which Lines Are Affected

London Underground staff will go on strike on two separate occasions in April and May over ongoing pay and working condition disputes.

International Business Times UK

Unions criticise ‘demeaning’ gift bag for menopausal staff at Avanti West Coast

Aslef said train company’s handout to women was ‘insulting gimmick’, while TSSA called it ‘dismissive’ and belittling

The Guardian - UK

Delays on London Euston-Birmingham rail route after landslip repair work

Tens of thousands of Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway passengers were affected by the landslip

Evening Standard

Weekend travel chaos expected as train drivers strike over pay

Parts of the country will have no train services on Saturday.

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Avanti West Coast caught joking that taxpayer funding is ‘free money’

Train operator apologises after slide presented at meeting of senior managers

The Independent UK

February and March train strike dates: Everything you need to know about rail disruption

Thousands of rail services are being cancelled on each day of industrial action by train drivers – how will it affect you?

Evening Standard

Properties damaged by ‘localised tornado’ as Storm Gerrit sweeps UK

Closures on road and rail networks continue after 'supercell thunderstorm' rips through Greater Manchester

Evening Standard

Storm Gerrit: Roofs ripped off homes in tornado and thousands still without power in devastation

'Lamp-posts were swaying, we watched trees topple like dominoes' says resident as 'supercell thunderstorm' rips through Greater Manchester

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The Guardian - UK

Labour warns of ‘Christmas chaos’ on the trains after record payouts for delays

Three rail companies saw their highest ever number of payments to passengers for delayed services in November

The Independent UK

Rail delay payouts hit record high after rise in trains cancelled

Claims at Avanti West Coast and GWR double in a year

The Independent UK

A touch of declassification on the railways? Why it might not work

Train Talk: Rail passengers between London and the North are understandably frustrated – but allowing a free-for-all is not the answer, says Simon Calder

The Guardian - UK

Avanti West Coast cancellations and delays prompt calls for urgent review

Transport for the North says service is deteriorating fast, with fewer than half of trains running on time

The Independent UK

December train strike dates: Everything you need to know about rail disruption

Latest wave of strikes targets different regions a day at a time

The Independent UK

December train strike dates: Everything you need to know about rail disruption

Latest wave of strikes targets different regions a day at a time

The Independent UK

December train strike dates: Everything you need to know about rail disruption

Latest wave of strikes targeting different regions a day at a time

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