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Train passengers issued warning as rail strikes set to cause weekend disruption

14 train operators are due to be affected by the latest walkouts on March 18, with up to 60% of rail services expected to be cancelled across the country

Chronicle Live

Rail strikes cause fresh disruption in Great Britain this weekend

RMT staff at 14 operators are taking action including LNER, Avanti, Southern, GWR and East Midlands

The Guardian - UK

Train passengers face disruption as rail workers strike in pay and jobs row

Football fans and families travelling to weekend leisure events will be among those affected by the RMT action.

The Independent UK

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Rail passengers face more disruption as strikes continue

RMT union members at 14 train operators to stage 24-hour strike on Saturday in row over pay and jobs

The Guardian - UK

Rail passengers warned to expect travel chaos with two more days of strike action

Members of the RMT union are due to go on strike on March 16 and 18 as part of a long-running dispute over pay and conditions

Manchester Evening News

Avanti West Coast launch discount ticket scheme for trains to and from Manchester - but there's one catch

The train operator is offering cheaper fares for passengers who can be more flexible with their journey times

Manchester Evening News

Manchester-London for £20: Avanti West Coast launches cut-price ‘standby’ train tickets

Rail firm seeks to win customers from long-distance coach operators

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Rail services affected with lines blocked due to 'fire on train'

A number of services have already been cancelled with further delays expected.

Manchester Evening News

Heart-stopping moment 125mph high speed train narrowly misses man on level crossing

Footage of the terrifying near miss has been released as part of a safety campaign

Manchester Evening News

Man split second away from being hit by Avanti train in 'one of closest near misses ever'

Man crossing railway line ignored red light and came within feet of being struck

Liverpool Echo

Avanti customers to notice change to every train

RMT boss Mick Lynch said: "Avanti has once again shown it is unfit to run a rail franchise"

Liverpool Echo

Huge cycling boost for Manchester Piccadilly railway station as 162 new bike storage spaces planned

TfGM has also confirmed £1m is being spent on new and improved cycle storage at stops across Metrolink's Bury line

Manchester Evening News

How many trains run on rail strike days?

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway and LNER operated over a quarter of usual services

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast launched WhatsApp service for disabled passengers

The Travel Companion system is designed to ensure disabled customers receive prompt support when they encounter problems.

The Independent UK

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Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Lamb and mint balls anyone?

Dodging a recession PLUS Awaab's Law has stopped family from feeling ‘alone’ AND ‘Skyrocketing’ costs force closure

Manchester Evening News

Rail regulator 'secures key improvements' for passengers over Avanti train tickets

But it warns the train operator's 'more resilient recovery plan' is months away from 'industry norms'

Liverpool Echo

Avanti rail travel warning as 'large number of cancellations' expected this weekend

People can swap their train tickets for another date, or obtain a free refund

The Independent UK

Mural unveiled to celebrate pioneering female train driver

Avanti West Coast commissioned the artwork at London Euston station to depict Karen Harrison.

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Evening Standard

Avanti West Coast faces fresh criticism from rail regulator

Tickets for weekend travel have only been available to buy just a few days in advance

Birmingham Post

Avanti West Coast ordered to stop releasing tickets late or face 'formal measures'

Avanti West Coast runs trains on the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Glasgow Central with branches to Birmingham, North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast ordered to give passengers more notice to book tickets

Passengers wanting to book tickets for weekend travel this month have only been able to buy tickets a few days in advance.

Manchester Evening News

Avanti West Coast threatened as passengers STILL unable to book Manchester to London tickets far in advance

Avanti passengers have been unable to book tickets for more than a few days notice

Daily Record

MP demands west coast mainline to Glasgow is nationalised after 'shambolic' Avanti service

Gavin Newlands, the SNP transport spokesman, said all cross-border rail services should be brought back into public ownership and control.

The Independent UK

Calls to nationalise TransPennine Express after ‘one of worst days yet’

Labour’s Louise Haigh wants the Government to strip the operator of its contract and bring it in-house.

Manchester Evening News

Avanti West Coast reports 'huge increase in capacity' and 93 trains a day 'north and south from Manchester'

The company has been given until April 1 to improve its services

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