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RMT Union: Staff from Hull Trains, Arriva Rail London and Avanti West Coast and others striking in September

The RMT Union has announced that rail workers will go on strike on 15th and 17th September in a dispute over jobs, pay and working conditions.

Michael Holden 1 September, 2022

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Nine Train Operating Companies and Network Rail affected by September TSSA strike action

The rail union, TSSA, has announced that it is to hold a 24 hour strike in September due to a dispute over pay, job security and conditions.

Michael Holden 31 August, 2022

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Avanti West Coasts Customer and Communities Investment Scheme Open For Applications

A new round of funding will benefit the regions across the Avanti West Coast routes, which will see stations improved along with aiding local communit…

Emma Holden 28 August, 2022

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Euston station entrance right of piazza August 2022

London Euston station closed tomorrow due to train drivers strike

Tomorrow, 13th August, there will be no train running into or out of Euston main line station due to industrial action by the train drivers’ union A…

Roger Smith 12 August, 2022

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Engineers in a cradle removing a loose finial on Stoke station's roof

Passengers thanked whilst urgent work to Stoke station takes place

The main entrance to the Stoke-on-Trent station is currently temporarily closed for crucial roof repairs.

Emma Holden 7 August, 2022

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Avanti West Coast Dick Kerr Ladies Postcards

Special Football Postcards Created With The Help Of Avanti West Coast

Avanti West Coast is supporting a project which highlights the record-breaking Dick, Kerr Ladies, which was created by Community Rail Lancashire.

Emma Holden 31 July, 2022

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No direct trains between London and Scotland due to heat damage

Trains on the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Scotland are being severely disrupted due to damage to overhead electric cables.

Roger Smith 20 July, 2022

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Avanti West Coast Routes Featured On New Radio Four Comedy Series

A new Radio Four comedy series with comedian, actor and author Alexei Sayle called 'Strangers on a Train' will feature Avanti West Coast routes.

Emma Holden 16 July, 2022

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New Avanti West Coast train seen outside County Durham factory

The first Class 805 for Avanti West Coast has been shunted outside for the first time at Hitachi's County Durham factory.

Michael Holden 13 July, 2022

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Picture of Avanti West Coast Pendolino 390155

Avanti West Coast joins network that aims to innovate rail industry

Avanti West Coast is now part of the UK Rail Research Innovation Network, an initiative to create collaboration between academia and the rail industry…

Roger Smith 10 July, 2022

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