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Avanti West Coast launches the UK’s first fully wrapped Pride train staffed by all LGBTQ+ crew. Billed as the biggest Pride flag the UK has seen on the side of a train, the 11-carriage, 265 metre-long train will be waved off by Avanti West Coast staff and members of the LGBTQ+ community at Euston and will be welcomed in at Manchester Piccadilly station on Tuesday 25 August.

Top 10 Inclusive Employers: Avanti West Coast shortlisted for award after Pride train introduced

Avanti West Coast has announced that it has been named as one of the Top 10 Inclusive Employers in the UK thanks to its commitment to the LGBTQ+ commu…

Michael Holden 22 April, 2021

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54 years working on the railway come to an end for Avanti West Coast employee

Train operator Avanti West Coast has announced the retirement of one of the West Coast Main Line’s longest-serving employees.

Alan Holden 6 April, 2021

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Macclesfield Station lift upgrade project complete

Network Rail completes £400,000 upgrade to Macclesfield station lifts

A major overhaul of the lifts at Macclesfield has been completed, allowing passengers to benefit from step-free access once more.

Michael Holden 5 April, 2021

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Avanti West Coast train passing Willesden track upgrade worksite March 2021

Speedy rail replacements for London end of West Coast Mainline

Network Rail has completed a major upgrade to one of the UK's busiest routes within a short timescale.

Jamie Duggan 3 April, 2021

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Department for Transport seeking 10 year Direct Award for Avanti West Coast franchise

The Department for Transport has said that it 'seeks to obtain a Direct Award for up to 10 years' of the West Coast Partnership.

Michael Holden 1 April, 2021

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Engineering train at mouth of Crick tunnel drainage upgrade March 2021

Speedy vital repairs increase punctuality on Northampton railway

Network Rail has announced repairs to a tunnel on the Northampton Loop have been successful, with trains now running the route again.

Jamie Duggan 28 March, 2021

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Warrington Bank Quay station aerial picture

Warrington Bank Quay railway bridge to be replaced at Easter

Passengers travelling to or via Warrington Bank Quay this Easter are being asked to plan ahead as changes to train times will affect journeys as a bri…

Alan Holden 24 March, 2021

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