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UK Government 'wedded to disaster of rail privatisation' with Avanti contract

THE UK Government has been blasted for being “wedded to the disaster of rail privatisation” after extending the Avanti West Coast contract by…

The National (Scotland)

Government 'rewarding incompetence' as Avanti West Coast contract extended

The government yesterday said Avanti's performance was "terrible" but was making "significant improvement"

Liverpool Echo

Passengers left gobsmacked as 'dreadful' train operator Avanti has contract extended despite months of rail chaos

'It's a complete lottery is the train runs or not...'

Manchester Evening News

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The Mancunian Way: Back-to-basics

Hundreds more police officers posted to neighbourhood teams - but it comes at a cost PLUS Reprieve for an under-fire rail operator

Manchester Evening News

Avanti West Coast contract extended for six months despite regular disruption

AVANTI West Coast has had its contract controversially extended for six months after being criticised for regular disruption to services.

The National (Scotland)

Avanti West Coast gets short-term contract extension

Operator of Scotland-London services had been struggling with reliability and punctuality

Insider UK

Train operator Avanti has its contract extended despite 'poor performance'

The operator has struggled with reliability, passengers being unable to book tickets in advance, and was slammed in August last year for cutting services

Manchester Evening News

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Ministers ‘reward Avanti West Coast’s failure’ by extending contract

Rail firm given six-month extension after pointing to improvements but Labour says decision is inexplicable

The Guardian - UK

Avanti West Coast contract extended by 6 months after ‘improvements’

The operator of train services on the West Coast Main Line has been given a new six-month contract – and could remain in place until 2032.

Evening Standard

Train strike: Up to 50% of the rail network crippled due to latest industrial action

Train passengers will face fresh disruption on Saturday because of another strike by rail workers in the long-running dispute over jobs, pay and conditions.

Evening Standard

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

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

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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

The Independent UK

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

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

Manchester Evening News

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

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

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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

Liverpool Echo

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"

Manchester Evening News

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

The Independent UK

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.

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

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