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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

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”.

Evening Standard

'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.

Manchester Evening News

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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".

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Football London

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

Liverpool Echo

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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 Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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?

The Independent UK

Rail strikes today: The train services affected on Wednesday, July 27

Passengers are being warned to check services before they travel

Wales Online

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

Wales Online

Massive Glasgow Central queues as hundreds wait hours for London trains

Footage shows hundreds of people stood in a queue that stretches from Platform 1, down the entire concourse, out onto Gordon Street then right along the block.

Glasgow Live

'Don't come to the station': All Avanti West Coast trains to London cancelled due to heatwave

'Due to the extreme heat causing multiple incidents across the network, all Avanti West Coast services have now been withdrawn for the rest of today'

Manchester Evening News

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Glasgow Live

Rail services to Glasgow scrapped due to 'extreme heat' as travellers stuck on trains

Avanti West Coast have announced that they are immediately stopping all services - including Glasgow - and are asking people not to make their way to stations due to the extreme heat.

The National (Scotland)

All trains between Scotland and London cancelled today as heatwave grips country

ALL trains from Scotland to London have been cancelled following a fire beside train tracks and an extreme heatwave.

Liverpool Echo

Lime Street Station crowds left waiting as London trains 'cancelled'

Passengers reportedly boarded the Avanti West Coast train before being told to get off

Manchester Evening News

What to do if you were planning to travel by train this week as strikes WILL go ahead

Strikes are set to begin tomorrow.

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Daily Mirror

Wheelchair user stranded on platform on year's hottest day cried as staff 'wouldn't help'

Avanti West Coast staff allegedly refused to help Chris Nicholson for health and safety reasons and the former rugby player was left in tears when he had to "bum shuffle" up the stairs by himself

Manchester Evening News

Anger at closure of 'vital' station underpass during rail strikes

A councillor has accused Avanti West Coast of being "completely inconsiderate" over the move

Birmingham Post

Major milestone for £350m project to build Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of trains

The fleet is expected to enter into service next year

Manchester Evening News

Getting the train home from London to Manchester? How to avoid the 'Euston stampede' and the reason why it happens

'Euston Stampede' is often a trending topic on Twitter and the subject of dozens of TikToks

The Independent UK

Train drivers join strike as looming rail chaos spreads

Station staff and engineers have also balloted for industrial action as disputes grow wider

Manchester Evening News

Manchester to London Euston trains under threat from new Avanti West Coast strike

A strike could take place as early as July 13

Liverpool Echo

Avanti West Coast staff could strike causing chaos for Liverpool passengers

More disruption on the railways could be happening in July

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