Network Rail aims to tackle ‘Euston rush’ Passengers travelling on around 40% of Avanti West Coast services from the London station can now board trains 20 minutes before departure. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
Network Rail aims to tackle 'Euston rush' with change to boarding Passengers travelling on around 40% of Avanti West Coast services from the London station can now board trains 20 minutes before departure Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024
Millions of train passengers face Christmas travel chaos over rail works Exclusive: Two crucial London stations will be closed to intercity passengers for six and nine days respectively The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024
More than 300 passengers evacuated from Glasgow train due to incident MORE than 300 passengers were evacuated from a Glasgow train due to an incident... The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2024
LNER train strikes: Everything you need to know about the upcoming industrial action Airlines and long-distance bus operators are delighted that once again the railway industry is delivering thousands more passengers to them The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024
London travel news LIVE: Avanti West Coast and Northwestern services face disruption at London Euston Train services at London Euston are facing disruption on Wednesday after overhead wires were damaged between the station and Watford Junction. Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2024
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh hit by train delay on way to Parliament to renationalise railways MPs were due to debate legislation to renationalise railways on Monday Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2024
Unions hail UK’s rail renationalisation bills as a return to ‘public service’ Separate measures in king’s speech will allow government to take operators into public ownership while Great British Railways is set up The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024
Which are Britain's most and least reliable trains? New analysis comes as German chancellor mocks Britain for its ‘broken tracks and bad trains’ Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2024
Key routes closed on West Coast Main Line between London, West Midlands and Northwest Passengers are able to use Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway tickets on other train operators The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024
New trains boost capacity – and Wi-Fi – on one of the UK’s busiest rail routes Avanti West Coast said the bi-modes each have 299 seats, which is 16 per cent more than the Voyager trains they are replacing The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024
Avanti West Coast rail caterers to strike in row over working conditions The RMT union said its members will walk out on June 7. Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2024
Train derails on major route between England and Scotland with 'do not travel' alert issued Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express have issued ‘do not travel’ notices Evening Standard · May 30, 2024
‘Do not travel’ alert issued after freight train derails on major route between England and Scotland Problems made worse on northern trains by landslip between Newcastle and Carlisle The Independent UK · May 30, 2024
The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2024 Flooding blocks train line between Scotland and north-west England THOUSANDS of train passengers are suffering disruption as a major line between England and Scotland is closed due to flooding...
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024 Virgin plots rail return with proposal to run West Coast routes Company says it can offer ‘much-needed choice’ in bid to create direct competition for Avanti West Coast
Evening Standard · May 17, 2024 Rail firm Lumo to launch new London to Manchester low-cost trains Service could offer alternative to Avanti West Coast from 2027
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 Compensation payouts to UK rail passengers for delays hit £100m a year Record sum follows cancellation or part-cancellation of almost 320,000 train services in past year
The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024 Train drivers in England begin three-day series of strikes Avanti West Coast services among those affected by Aslef industrial action, which continues on Saturday and Monday
Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024 Tube strikes: Hope fresh talks between Aslef and TfL to be held this week will avert walkouts Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railway warn no train services on Friday
International Business Times UK · Mar 27, 2024 Train Strikes London 2024: Dates, Ticket Refunds, Which Lines Are Affected London Underground staff will go on strike on two separate occasions in April and May over ongoing pay and working condition disputes.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024 Unions criticise ‘demeaning’ gift bag for menopausal staff at Avanti West Coast Aslef said train company’s handout to women was ‘insulting gimmick’, while TSSA called it ‘dismissive’ and belittling
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2024 Delays on London Euston-Birmingham rail route after landslip repair work Tens of thousands of Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway passengers were affected by the landslip
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2024 Weekend travel chaos expected as train drivers strike over pay Parts of the country will have no train services on Saturday.
Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2024 Avanti West Coast caught joking that taxpayer funding is ‘free money’ Train operator apologises after slide presented at meeting of senior managers