Tag: Avanti West Coast
4 days ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Warning to rail passengers as no Avanti trains to run on Saturday

Passengers are being advised to claim a refund, seek alternative transport, or rearrange journeys

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12 days ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Andy Burnham says rail operator Avanti West Coast 'should have remained on probation' instead of ...

It's new West Coast Mainline deal starts next month with a maximum length of nine years, but can be axed after three

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about 2 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Major disruption to train services between Manchester and London after gas leak - latest updates

Avanti West Coast customers are being advised to use alternative routes if possible

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2 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Railway station train announcer dream comes true for 'amazing gran'

June Rosen, 83, harboured a secret ambition to announce arrivals and departures - her family made sure she got her wish

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4 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Blind man fell onto the tracks at Manchester Piccadilly as freight train approached

Abdul Eneser is taking legal action against Network Rail, alleging there was no tactile paving on the platform's edge

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5 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Train companies announce fresh rail strikes in June - full list of dates

The union said an offer from the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) was unacceptable, adding that no new proposals had been ma...

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5 months ago
manchesterworld.uk

Man Utd offer fans ‘alternative arrangements’ for FA Cup final vs Man City due to rail strikes

With train strikes due on service between Manchester and London on 3 June, Manchester United and Manchester City are ...

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5 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Avanti West Coast issue statement over FA Cup final amid concerns from Manchester football fans

Thousands of Manchester United and Manchester City fans are expected to descend on the capital

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6 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Rail union bosses back Andy Burnham's calls to end TransPennine Express contract

A decision on the train operator's contract is 'imminent'

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6 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

New Avanti West Coast boss claims under-fire train operator has 'turned a corner' after controversy

Avanti's contract was controversially extended earlier this month

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7 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Passengers left gobsmacked as 'dreadful' train operator Avanti has contract extended despite mont...

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

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7 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.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 A...

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7 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Avanti West Coast launch discount ticket scheme for trains to and from Manchester - but there's o...

The train operator is offering cheaper fares for passengers who can be more flexible with their journey times

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7 months ago
nationalworld.com

Cancelled trains UK: 16 worst rail companies for cancellations ranked - as 1 in 20 services affected

Hundreds of thousands of train routes were cancelled across England, Wales and Scotland last year – here’s how Avanti...

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8 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Rail regulator 'secures key improvements' for passengers over Avanti train tickets

But it warns the train operator's 'more resilient recovery plan' is months away from 'industry norms'

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8 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Avanti West Coast threatened as passengers STILL unable to book Manchester to London tickets far ...

Avanti passengers have been unable to book tickets for more than a few days notice

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9 months ago
nationalworld.com

Train delays UK: 12 worst rail companies for refunds and compensation – including Avanti West Coa...

Almost 14,000 refunds were being issued for rail delays every day at the last count - but which train operators are h...

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9 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Avanti West Coast trains and stations introduce UK-wide ban

From 27 December, electric scooters will no longer be allowed onboard Avanti trains or at its 16 managed stations.

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10 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Avanti West Coast train drivers to vote on strike action over rosters

The move comes amid a long-running dispute over driver rosters.

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10 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Long-suffering rail passengers face another week of chaos despite new timetable

Staff at three rail unions are walking out on four days next week with bosses urging people only to travel if 'absolu...

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10 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

'It's plain as day your ability to deliver the December timetable has disappeared' - councillors ...

'We are working extremely hard in the background and we do have a robust plan there to get things back on track'

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10 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Avanti West Coast staff 'have no confidence train operator can improve', union says

A new national timetable is due to come into force from Sunday

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10 months ago
nationalworld.com

What is going wrong with Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express?

Troubled train operators under fire over last-minute cancellations, delays and ‘substandard’ trains as government thr...

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10 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Northern issues 'do not travel warning' over planned rail strikes

A new national timetable also comes into force on Sunday

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10 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

South Western Railway workers to join strike action before Christmas as union talks with governme...

A RAILWAY workers union has served notice for strike action at a further six train operating companies – including So...

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11 months ago
nationalworld.com

Rail passengers urged to check before travelling as workers go on strike

Rail passengers are being warned of fresh travel disruption due to further strikes

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11 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Train managers 'angry over work life balance' in roster row ahead of strike on Sunday

Reduced Avanti West Coast services will hit passengers during the walk-out tomorrow

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11 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Warning to passengers over 'significantly reduced' Avanti trains on Sunday as rail strike resumes

One train per hour will run from London Euston to Manchester

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11 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

November rail strikes announced - full list of exact dates train staff walk out

Strikes were initially planned for November 5, November 7 and November 9.

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11 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

A day on the trains amid daily cancellations, delays and passenger fury

The M.E.N. sent out a reporter to speak to commuters and share the experiences they are enduring

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11 months ago
nationalworld.com

Rail union cancels planned strike action out of respect for Poppy Day

TSSA members were due to take industrial action on Remembrance Day

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11 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Mayors blast 'shambles' of rail services 'inflicting misery on millions of people'

An emergency meeting of regional mayors was being held today

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11 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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...

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12 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

'Surely easier to list which trains are running': Fury as TransPennine Express cancels 55 trains ...

TransPennine Express posted the cancellations on its website

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12 months ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Fresh rail strike to hit Avanti West Coast with two dates announced

RMT said its members working as train managers on Avanti West Coast will walk out on October 22 and November 6.

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12 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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

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12 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Andy Burnham admits there could be more disruption IF Avanti lose their contract

The Labour mayor says train services between London and Manchester must improve immediately

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12 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Andy Burnham demands Avanti trains ultimatum after passengers hit by months of chaos

The mayor of Greater Manchester has written to Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan

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about 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Avanti West Coast promises more Manchester to London trains in December and issues apology

The under-fire rail operator say there are now more train drivers than ever

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