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Is my train running today? Rail passengers face disruption as UK’s two busiest stations closed

The UK’s two busiest railway stations, Liverpool Street and Paddington in London, are closed

The Independent UK

Can I travel around the UK by public transport on Boxing Day?

Exclusive: Key questions and answers for travelling around the UK by train, bus, ferry and air for the rest of the year

The Independent UK

Just 2% of some key trains on London to Manchester line run on time

Failing passenger service is a ‘national embarrassment,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

The Guardian - UK

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Avanti bosses should ‘get back round the table’ to resolve strike, says minister

Avanti West Coast services are set to be hit by strike action on new year’s eve and January 2.

Evening Standard

Avanti West Coast train managers demand more than £250 for working on day off

Exclusive: At weekends, a staff member could earn £300 for rest day working – but train drivers get twice as much

The Independent UK

Christmas travel warning: Rail closures will make it harder to get to London airports

Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton will all have fewer train connections - and Arsenal and Spurs home games also hit

Evening Standard

Disruption expected as Avanti West Coast to stage series of strikes

WORKERS on Avanti West Coast are to stage a series of strikes after rejecting a deal aimed at resolving a dispute over rest day working...

The National (Scotland)

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Avanti West Coast workers to strike on New Year’s Eve

Avanti says it is assessing how much impact strikes will have but spokesperson says disruption will be ‘significant’

The Guardian - UK

My, how cheap these Swiss trains are. Or are they?

The Man Who Pays His Way: There appear to be lies, damned lies and rail fare surveys

The Independent UK

Avanti Christmas train strikes called off, says RMT

Rail union says train firm has improved its offer to train managers working on West Coast main line

The Independent UK

Christmas rail strikes suspended as union mulls new Avanti deal

RMT members were due to take action on 22, 23 and 29 December, causing major disruption to rail services

The Guardian - UK

Avanti West Coast Christmas strike days suspended, RMT says

Strikes that were due to take place in the build up the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have been called off, as well as a further day of action that was planned for December 29

Evening Standard

Avanti West Coast workers’ strike plans suspended

Train managers were due to walk out on December 22, 23 and 29.

Evening Standard

How to avoid travel chaos on road and rail this Christmas and New Year

Exclusive: Trains, boats and planes will be different over the festive season – with strikes and engineering work adding to the chaos

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Train firms worst for punctuality and cancellations are revealed

Ministers may look to renationalise poor performers ahead of schedule

The Independent UK

Christmas travel strikes: What trains and airports are affected by industrial action this winter?

Walk-outs in the UK and continental Europe will disrupt millions of Christmas journeys

The Guardian - UK

Christmas rail travel could be disrupted by crew shortages and engineering works

Rail minister warns MPs about concerns over staffing at train operators hours after Avanti announces strike

The National (Scotland)

Disruption expected on busy rail route as staff strike over Christmas

TRAIN staff at Avanti West Coast are to strike in a dispute over rest day working...

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The Independent UK

Christmas rail misery returns for Avanti West Coast passengers as RMT calls strike

Train managers on routes from London to Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow will walk out on 22, 23 and 29 December

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast train managers to strike in dispute over rest day working

Union members voted overwhelmingly against the company’s proposals.

The Independent UK

Train company launches low-alcohol beer to tackle spike in Christmas accidents

The beer will be stocked on services between London Euston and Scotland

The Independent UK

New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents

Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a ‘more enjoyable travel experience’ and help passengers ‘drink responsibly’.

Evening Standard

Renationalising the railways will fix a 'broken' system and benefit passengers, says rail minister Lord Hendy

First train firms to be brought under Government control due to be announced this week

The Independent UK

Storm Bert batters UK with wind, rain and snow

Winds of up to 68mph have been recorded and 13cm of snow has landed in some parts of the country on Saturday morning.

Evening Standard

Storm Bert: UK braces for flooding after man killed by falling tree

The Met Office has warned of 18 hours of non-stop rain from 9am on Saturday to the early hours of Sunday

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