The Latest Breaking News from Avanti

Sunak slams ‘unacceptable deterioration’ of northern railways

The Prime Minister faced pressure in the Commons over the chaos in the region’s rail services.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Claw back £12m ‘failing’ rail firm paid out in dividends, Labour urges

Avanti West Coast, which received £343m subsidy, had worst punctuality performance among train operators

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

North of England rail faces ‘utter chaos’, warns business group

Introduction of new timetable could lead to crisis, says Northern Powerhouse Partnership

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022

Lucrative conferences cancelled and investors forced to go by minibus: What Manchester's rail meltdown is costing the city's economy

Senior business leader spells out the damage to local reputation in letter to the Transport Secretary Mark Harper

Manchester Evening News · Nov 24, 2022

'Economic growth will be choked off': Bruntwood boss warns of impact of Avanti West Coast cancellations

Avanti West Coast has blamed unofficial strike action for the reduced services, an accusation that has been rejected by unions

Birmingham Post · Nov 24, 2022

Just how bad do Britain’s trains have to get before the Tories act?

In the north of England in particular, rail companies such as Avanti are causing misery on a daily basis. This cannot go on, says Guardian North of England editor Helen Pidd

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022

Avanti West Coast cancels services at the weekend due to national strikes

Train drivers will stage a walkout on Saturday over pay disputes with industry operators

Manchester Evening News · Nov 22, 2022

Train cancellations in Great Britain hit highest level on record

One in 26 journeys disrupted with government accused of ‘abject failure’ to tackle worst offenders such as Avanti West Coast

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

Train managers 'angry over work life balance' in roster row ahead of strike on Sunday

Reduced Avanti West Coast services will hit passengers during the walk-out tomorrow

Manchester Evening News · Nov 19, 2022

Warning to passengers over 'significantly reduced' Avanti trains on Sunday as rail strike resumes

One train per hour will run from London Euston to Manchester

Manchester Evening News · Nov 18, 2022