All the Transport for Wales and other train services cancelled due to rail strikes Only around 10% of Welsh services will run during the strikes Wales Online · 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
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 Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022
Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled? Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
Exactly how train strikes on August 18 and August 20 will affect Wales Only around 10% of rail services will run Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022
Couple endured horror journey back to Liverpool on train 'too full to set off' Hannah and George said they faced crowded trains, cancellations, an unexpected change and had to finish the journey by taxi Liverpool Echo · Aug 16, 2022
UK has least reliable year for rail travel since records began 3.6% of planned trains cancelled or part-cancelled in year to 23 July, and more strikes due this week The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022
Strip Avanti of rail franchise if cut services not restored, Labour says Private operator has dramatically cut intercity services on UK’s flagship railway The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022
Labour demands action over Avanti West Coast reduced train service Transport secretary urged to press for restoration of full timetable or strip operator of contract after 12 cancellations on Monday The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022
Greater Manchester transport bosses’ fury at being kept in dark over Avanti trains ‘shambles’ “I find it flabbergasting that the Department for Transport have been engaged in this and signed this off, given the economic impact this will have on the city region." Manchester Evening News · Aug 13, 2022
The Mancunian Way: He had friends all over Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Thursday August 11, 2022 Manchester Evening News · Aug 11, 2022
Avanti West Coast passengers brace for 'weekend of misery' as under-fire rail firm issues 'do not travel warning' The embattled rail firm has slashed its timetable and suspended ticket sales due to 'unofficial strike action' Manchester Evening News · Aug 11, 2022
'Standstill' traffic, man dies after crash and Avanti rail cuts slammed The latest ECHO headlines at lunchtime on Thursday, August 11 Liverpool Echo · Aug 11, 2022
Avanti rail cuts slammed as 'completely unacceptable' and 'an outrage' Leading city region politicians call for urgent government action after rail operator slashed timetables and suspended ticket sales Liverpool Echo · Aug 11, 2022
Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2022 Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham join forces to criticise Avanti West Coast service cuts London mayor Sadiq Khan and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham have criticised Avanti West Coast for drastically reducing its timetables, branding the decision “completely unacceptable”.
Manchester Evening News · Aug 9, 2022 'Frankly a national outrage': Greater Manchester leaders and London Mayor hit out at decision to cut trains to and from capital People are unable to currently buy tickets for Manchester to London while the timetable is being slashed.
Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2022 Row breaks out over rail company slashing number of London trains A furious row has broken out between unions and a rail operator that has slashed its train timetable and suspended ticket sales blaming "severe staff shortages".
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022 Aslef says Avanti West Coast is ‘lying’ after firm blames service cuts on strikes Train drivers’ union speaks out as London to Manchester service scaled back to one an hour
Football London · Aug 8, 2022 Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Premier League games that may be affected by new train disruption Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham may be heavily impacted by the new issues that the train companies face with the Premier League season now underway
Liverpool Echo · Aug 8, 2022 Avanti to operate reduced service until further notice amid union dispute Avanti cited "unofficial strike action by ASLEF members" but the union denied any strike was taking place
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022 Train strikes, passports and carry-on kilts: 9 travel questions answered by expert Simon Calder Is my passport still valid? What flight cancellation compensation am I entitled to? Are my 2021 vaccinations still valid? And more
The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2022 Train firm accused of 'lying to passengers' about strikes hitting services A TRAIN company has warned of disruption to services and late-notice cancellations – citing strike action which a trade union says does not…
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 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?
Wales Online · Jul 27, 2022 Rail strikes today: The train services affected on Wednesday, July 27 Passengers are being warned to check services before they travel
Wales Online · Jul 25, 2022 Train strikes this week and how they will impact services in Wales People are being warned there will be disruption on the days before and after the two planned days of strikes