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Two top jobs in UK transport. Any takers for these toxic chalices?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Who would want to be boss of Avanti West Coast or secretary of state for transport?

The Independent UK

Under-fire Avanti West Coast in 'last chance saloon' says Andy Burnham as boss quits

'They should today be making a full public apology for their failures and providing a detailed explanation of the steps they are taking to fix things'

Manchester Evening News

Avanti West Coast in ‘last chance saloon’ after failures, says Andy Burnham

The company is operating a reduced service, with one train an hour running between London and Manchester

The Guardian - UK

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Avanti West Coast in ‘last chance saloon’, warns Greater Manchester mayor

It comes after the train operator’s managing director Phil Whittingham stepped down amid a row over a reduced schedule.

The Independent UK

Boss of under-fire train operator Avanti West Coast steps down ahead of strikes after timetable fury

Trains between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly have been cut from one every 20 minutes to one an hour

Manchester Evening News

Avanti managing director steps down

Avanti is one of the rail operators facing more strikes in the coming weeks and has been involved in a row over Sunday working by drivers.

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast boss to step down

He will leave his role on September 15

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Avanti West Coast boss quits amid mounting chaos

Intercity passengers on West Coast main line have far fewer trains than normal, and more strikes are on the way

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast boss fired after timetable failures

Intercity train operator provoked fury last month after slashing services between London and Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Rail strike dates and which services will be affected

Further train strikes have been announced across two different unions, on September 15 and September 26.

Manchester Evening News

Train drivers strike announced for 15 September

‘Operators want drivers to take a real terms pay cut,’ says union

The Independent UK

I got the 6:35 train from Manchester to London - and it was virtually empty

The service had no lack of seats - but for such a high price, it's hardly surprising

Manchester Evening News

Why have Manchester to London rail services been cut to the bone?

Passengers have been hit hard with slashed trains and some of the worst rail problems in recent history

Manchester Evening News

Woman spends £98 on Manchester to London rail ticket - but doesn't have a guaranteed train or seat

Tally Bookbinder had to travel to Manchester Piccadilly to buy a ticket after Avanti said they were 'sold out' online

Manchester Evening News

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Andy Burnham reveals 'dangerous stampedes' for trains from London to Manchester as he issues Avanti West Coast with ultimatum

The mayor says he will ask the PM to strip the train operator of its contract unless it restores full Manchester timetable

Edinburgh Live

Andy Burnham slams Edinburgh-bound train 'double-booking chaos'

The prominent politician took aim at Avanti West Coast after travelling from the Greater Manchester town to the Scottish capital and noticing the lack of seating.

The Guardian - UK

Avanti paid shareholders £11.5m despite ‘abysmal’ service for rail users

Train operator under fire for dividend payment amid severe cuts on its west coast main line

The Independent UK

Train strikes: Why are this week’s rail walkouts happening and who will be affected?

Following June’s widespread train cancellations, the UK will see three days of rail chaos due to strikes

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The Independent UK

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The Independent UK

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

Boss of train firm given £1m bonus in week of strikes

The chief executive will be able to cash in on his shares within five years

Manchester Evening News

Anger as train firm boss awarded £1m share bonus amid strikes and railway chaos

Andy Burnham said: "If these bosses had any decency they would read the room and hand these bonuses back."

Daily Mirror

Train firm chief is awarded £1million share bonus in week of railway chaos

FirstGroup owns chaos-stricken Avanti West Coast whose passengers scaled a spiked fence on Tuesday - and it awarded boss Graham Sutherland nearly a million shares on Thursday. They take five years to cash in, subject to performance

The Independent UK

Is Avanti West Coast broken beyond repair?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Among many passengers on the West Coast main line, the impression right now is that no one is in control

The Guardian - UK

£17m paid to Avanti West Coast is ‘reward for failure’, says Labour

Under-fire firm given performance and management fees despite being worst-performing rail operator

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