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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

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

Train firms worst for punctuality and cancellations are revealed

Ministers may look to renationalise poor performers ahead of schedule

Evening Standard

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Downing Street urges striking train managers to ‘rethink position’

RMT union members at Avanti West Coast will strike over rest day working.

Evening Standard

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 Independent 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 Guardian - UK

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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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

How to deter prospective rail passengers: Pretend fares are much higher than they are

Train Talk: A ticket from London to Milton Keynes has never cost anything like £74.90, despite a survey claiming it does

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’.

The Independent UK

Avanti train guards vote in favour of strike action

Train guards typically work a four-day week but staff shortages mean that rest-day shifts are common

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast boss says train firm is ‘making progress’

A year ago, Avanti West Coast had the worst reliability record of 24 operators in Britain.

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The Guardian - UK

Euston rail passengers to be allowed to board trains early to ease overcrowding

Network Rail says about 40% of Avanti West Coast services will be accessible 20 minutes before departure

The Independent UK

Plans to tackle infamous ‘Euston rush’ released after urgent review

Around 40 per cent of Avanti West Coast services will now board 20 minutes before departure

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

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The National (Scotland)

Avanti trains could be cancelled amid flooding in England

AVANTI West Coast services are being affected by flooding in England...

Evening Standard

Striking train drivers to average £80,000 on a four-day week

Analysis of union documents reveals that LNER driver salaries for a four-day week will increase by £10,000 to £81,278

The Guardian - UK

Labour summons bosses of worst-performing train operators to meetings

Network Rail route directors will also attend next week as UK government aims to reform railways quickly

The Guardian - UK

‘Public vandalism’: M&S wants to flatten its art deco flagship store – here are six alternative options

Marks and Spencer’s decision to demolish its 1920s Oxford Street landmark hasn’t just infuriated campaigners. It has also sparked a design competition for how the building could be saved

The Independent UK

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

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

Evening Standard

Avanti West Coast rail caterers to strike in row over working conditions

The RMT union said its members will walk out on June 7.

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