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The Latest Breaking News from Avanti

UK has least reliable year for rail travel since records began

3.6% of planned trains cancelled or part-cancelled in year to 23 July, and more strikes due this week

The Guardian - UK

Strip Avanti of rail franchise if cut services not restored, Labour says

Private operator has dramatically cut intercity services on UK’s flagship railway

The Independent UK

Labour demands action over Avanti West Coast reduced train service

Transport secretary urged to press for restoration of full timetable or strip operator of contract after 12 cancellations on Monday

The Guardian - UK

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Greater Manchester transport bosses’ fury at being kept in dark over Avanti trains ‘shambles’

“I find it flabbergasting that the Department for Transport have been engaged in this and signed this off, given the economic impact this will have on the city region."

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: He had friends all over

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Manchester Evening News

Avanti West Coast passengers brace for 'weekend of misery' as under-fire rail firm issues 'do not travel warning'

The embattled rail firm has slashed its timetable and suspended ticket sales due to 'unofficial strike action'

Manchester Evening News

'Standstill' traffic, man dies after crash and Avanti rail cuts slammed

The latest ECHO headlines at lunchtime on Thursday, August 11

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Avanti rail cuts slammed as 'completely unacceptable' and 'an outrage'

Leading city region politicians call for urgent government action after rail operator slashed timetables and suspended ticket sales

Liverpool Echo

Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham join forces to criticise Avanti West Coast service cuts

London mayor Sadiq Khan and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham have criticised Avanti West Coast for drastically reducing its timetables, branding the decision “completely unacceptable”.

Evening Standard

'Frankly a national outrage': Greater Manchester leaders and London Mayor hit out at decision to cut trains to and from capital

People are unable to currently buy tickets for Manchester to London while the timetable is being slashed.

Manchester Evening News

Row breaks out over rail company slashing number of London trains

A furious row has broken out between unions and a rail operator that has slashed its train timetable and suspended ticket sales blaming "severe staff shortages".

Evening Standard

Aslef says Avanti West Coast is ‘lying’ after firm blames service cuts on strikes

Train drivers’ union speaks out as London to Manchester service scaled back to one an hour

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Premier League games that may be affected by new train disruption

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham may be heavily impacted by the new issues that the train companies face with the Premier League season now underway

Football London

Avanti to operate reduced service until further notice amid union dispute

Avanti cited "unofficial strike action by ASLEF members" but the union denied any strike was taking place

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The Independent UK

Train strikes, passports and carry-on kilts: 9 travel questions answered by expert Simon Calder

Is my passport still valid? What flight cancellation compensation am I entitled to? Are my 2021 vaccinations still valid? And more

The National (Scotland)

Train firm accused of 'lying to passengers' about strikes hitting services

A TRAIN company has warned of disruption to services and late-notice cancellations – citing strike action which a trade union says does not…

The Independent UK

Can I get a refund if my train is cancelled due to the rail strikes?

A spate of spring and summer transport strikes have caused mayhem for both commuters and UK holidaymakers. But what are you rights when it comes to getting your money back?

Wales Online

Rail strikes today: The train services affected on Wednesday, July 27

Passengers are being warned to check services before they travel

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Wales Online

Train strikes this week and how they will impact services in Wales

People are being warned there will be disruption on the days before and after the two planned days of strikes

Glasgow Live

Massive Glasgow Central queues as hundreds wait hours for London trains

Footage shows hundreds of people stood in a queue that stretches from Platform 1, down the entire concourse, out onto Gordon Street then right along the block.

Manchester Evening News

'Don't come to the station': All Avanti West Coast trains to London cancelled due to heatwave

'Due to the extreme heat causing multiple incidents across the network, all Avanti West Coast services have now been withdrawn for the rest of today'

Glasgow Live

Rail services to Glasgow scrapped due to 'extreme heat' as travellers stuck on trains

Avanti West Coast have announced that they are immediately stopping all services - including Glasgow - and are asking people not to make their way to stations due to the extreme heat.

The National (Scotland)

All trains between Scotland and London cancelled today as heatwave grips country

ALL trains from Scotland to London have been cancelled following a fire beside train tracks and an extreme heatwave.

Liverpool Echo

Lime Street Station crowds left waiting as London trains 'cancelled'

Passengers reportedly boarded the Avanti West Coast train before being told to get off

Manchester Evening News

What to do if you were planning to travel by train this week as strikes WILL go ahead

Strikes are set to begin tomorrow.

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