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Northern mayors holding emergency meeting over rail services ‘shambles’

West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin has called Thursday’s meeting.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Scots being treated like 'third-class citizens' by Avanti West Coast, say SNP

PEOPLE in Scotland and the North are being treated as “third-class citizens” when it comes to railway provision, according to the SNP.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2022

Avanti could lose franchise without 'significant' improvements, governnment says

“We are clear the current service is unacceptable and we will look for significant improvements before April if we’re to look to extend this contract any further.”

Manchester Evening News · Oct 25, 2022

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Contending with months of 'chaos' on Liverpool's Avanti and TransPennine services

Local politicians and passengers have criticised both Avanti and TransPennine

Liverpool Echo · Oct 24, 2022

As football slips into the mire, it must remember it is first and foremost a sport

Every match should be a challenge, teams rewarded for success, but not so that superclubs’ domination becomes permanent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2022

7 ways Britain is falling apart while the Tories squabble amongst themselves

While the Tories spat about whether to put Boris Johnson back in Downing Street, the nation is creaking at the seams in the NHS, food banks and the wider economy

Daily Mirror · Oct 22, 2022

Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram call for an end to train "chaos"

Liverpool and Manchester mayors join forces to demand improvements

Liverpool Echo · Oct 22, 2022

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Train operator cuts Scottish services to one an hour as strikes see staff walk out

The company advised passengers to check before they travel, warning of a "significantly reduced" timetable.

Daily Record · Oct 22, 2022

Rail passengers warned of 'significantly reduced' timetable due to strike action

RAIL passengers faced fresh travel misery on Saturday because of a strike which hit services on some of the busiest routes in the country.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2022

More travel misery for rail passengers due to latest strike

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union on Avanti West Coast walked out for 24 hours in a row over rosters

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2022

The Mancunian Way: Keep Warm Club

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 18, 2022

Avanti West Coast and ministers risking Christmas rail chaos, says Labour

Shadow transport secretary seeks assurances over ‘staggering’ situation on west coast mainline

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022

Avanti West Coast admits: we’re not good enough but are making progress

Operator insists service will be turned round by Christmas as travellers report late and overcrowded trains

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022

The Mancunian Way: 'Objectively the worst'

Manchester Evening News · Oct 14, 2022

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Manchester Evening News · Oct 14, 2022

Avanti boss apologises for 'terrible' Manchester service and promises return to 'normal' for Christmas in brutal BBC grilling

The rail boss was interviewed on Radio 4 this morning

Liverpool Echo · Oct 13, 2022

Liverpool fans face travel chaos for two Premier League fixtures after fresh train strikes confirmed

Liverpool fans have two upcoming away trips in the Premier League but face major disruption after further train strikes were announced

Birmingham Post · Oct 13, 2022

Dates revealed for two more strikes by Avanti West Coast staff

The row is separate from disputes over pay, jobs and conditions across the railway industry

Liverpool Echo · Oct 13, 2022

Fresh Avanti West Coast strike dates as travellers to be hit with more chaos

Rail staff will walk out in a row over rotas

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022

Rail strike talks have yet to tackle pay, RMT’s Mick Lynch says

Hopes of breakthrough fade as MPs question union leader and Network Rail negotiator over talks progress

Manchester Evening News · Oct 11, 2022

Customers say they are STILL struggling for tickets as the clock ticks on Avanti West Coast

The beleaguered firm is in a race against time to improve

Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022

The Mancunian Way: A seat by the loo

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Friday October 7, 2022.

Liverpool Echo · Oct 7, 2022

Anger as Avanti West Coast given six months to 'improve service'

The service was described as "sub-par" by Transport for the North

Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022

Andy Burnham's key demands as Avanti West Coast gets new six month contract

"Very few people in Greater Manchester will support this extension"

Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022

Rail regulator 'gains assurances' from Avanti over advanced timetable publication

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said the news would 'provide some comfort' for passengers

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2022

The Standard View: Winter blackouts or not, Liz Truss must double down on net zero

The Government has acknowledged that blackouts are a possibility this winter, as energy supplies are tested to the limit. While denying it is a likelihood, energy minister Graham Stuart confirmed he was planning for all eventualities.

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