Avanti West Coast – the new name for the West Coast Mainline
First Group and Trenitalia have announced the new name for the West Coast Partnership, welcoming Avanti West Coast to the West Coast Mainline.
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DO NOT TRAVEL: Railway electric wires SNAP near Lancaster – UPDATED
A broken down train between Preston and Lancaster is resulting in some lines being blocked between the two stations.
Virgin Trains helps 30 people out of homelessness through coffee partnership
A new partnership between Virgin Trains and a social enterprise has helped 30 people who have experienced homelessness, reform, and work as baristas.
Virgin Trains bids farewell to West Coast franchise with new music video
Virgin Trains has launched a new farewell music video featuring Sir Richard Branson, celebrities and staff to wave goodbye to the West Coast Mainline.
Jail for abusive man on Virgin Trains sevice
A father-of-two who threatened two female carers and a train manager and then went on to assault several police officers has been jailed for a year fo…
Virgin Trains sets record as passengers choose rail over air
The number of people choosing to travel on Virgin Trains’ Anglo-Scottish services instead of flying has reached record levels, leading to a drop in …
FINAL REMINDER: New lifts to be installed at Watford Junction station
Passengers are receiving a final reminder from Network Rail about work starting next week to replace and overhaul all three lifts at Watford Junction …
MAJOR DISRUPTION – London Euston signalling fault causing major delays
The signalling equipment at London Euston has today had a fault, which is causing lots of trains to be delayed, cancelled or changed. Here is the late…
Virgin Trains to roll out more body worn cameras
Virgin Trains has announced that it is rolling out more body-worn cameras for station staff and on-board teams to use.
Investigation into West Coast franchise award… not enough competition?
The Competition and Markets Authority has announced that it is investigating the award of the West Coast Mainline franchise. On the 14th August 2019, First…