The Latest Breaking News from Avanti

"The Government has rewarded chaos and failure": Anger in Greater Manchester as Avanti handed new six-month rail contract

'People deserve far better'

Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022

Avanti West Coast must ‘drastically improve’ after securing six-month extension

Rail firm has been criticised after reducing train services and releasing tickets only a few days in advance

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2022

Avanti West Coast given deadline to shape up or ship out by Government

The train operator has been heavily criticised in recent months

Liverpool Echo · Oct 7, 2022

Avanti West Coast given until April to improve 'unacceptable' service

Avanti's current contract is coming to an end and the Government says it must do more to "deliver certainty of service to passengers"

Wales Online · Oct 7, 2022

Avanti given six months to improve services on West Coast Main Line

Avanti has until April 1 to add at least 80 more services on weekdays

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2022

Prime Minister rules out energy-saving information campaign - despite blackout warning

Liz Truss reportedly blocked Jacob Ress-Mogg's proposal

Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022

Government to 'consider all options' on Avanti as calls grow for West Coast Main Line operator's contract to be removed

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham hits out at "chaos" on line

Birmingham Post · Oct 6, 2022

The Mancunian Way: Manky or swanky?

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Thursday October 6, 2022.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022

Andy Burnham admits there could be more disruption IF Avanti lose their contract

The Labour mayor says train services between London and Manchester must improve immediately

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022

Avanti should run more trains or lose contract – Manchester mayor

Firm should run 2 trains per hour to London in October and then 3 by December, says Andy Burnham

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022