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Major milestone for £350m project to build Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of trains

The fleet is expected to enter into service next year

Birmingham Post

Getting the train home from London to Manchester? How to avoid the 'Euston stampede' and the reason why it happens

'Euston Stampede' is often a trending topic on Twitter and the subject of dozens of TikToks

Manchester Evening News

Train drivers join strike as looming rail chaos spreads

Station staff and engineers have also balloted for industrial action as disputes grow wider

The Independent UK

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Manchester to London Euston trains under threat from new Avanti West Coast strike

A strike could take place as early as July 13

Manchester Evening News

Avanti West Coast staff could strike causing chaos for Liverpool passengers

More disruption on the railways could be happening in July

Liverpool Echo

Train strikes: Drivers on Greater Anglia and Croydon trams announce walkouts in summer of misery for travellers

Members of Aslef at Greater Anglia will strike on June 23 and on Croydon Tramlink on June 28 and 29 and July 13 and 14

Evening Standard

Hundreds of Avanti West Coast staff to vote on July strike

If backed, a strike could take place as early as July 13, the rail union TSSA said

Birmingham Post

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Queues outside London Euston as passengers face severe delays

Train operator Avanti West Coast said all lines were blocked shortly after 5.38pm on Sunday due to an ’emergency incident’.

The Independent UK

Commuter fears as rush-hour train between Manchester and Macclesfield is axed

"As a regular rail user as I was surprised if not disturbed"

Manchester Evening News

Livid commuter hit with 'insane' £800 fare hike after daily train to work cancelled

Daniel Wilson, 39, from Stoke-on-Trent, has had to pay another £800 on top of his near £3,000 annual train ticket after his usual morning service was cancelled

Daily Mirror

Disgusted Manchester commuter told to pay £800 more after train cancelled

He has slammed Avanti West Coast

Manchester Evening News

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Elektra Fence describes 'homophobic attack' on train

Elektra Fence said the incident left her feeling 'totally helpless'

Wales Online

'I felt totally helpless': Drag Race queen opens up after 'homophobic attack' on train to Manchester

"This shouldn’t happen in this day and age. It’s absolutely crazy that this still happens."

Manchester Evening News

Refurbished Pendolinos return to the rails as part of UK's biggest ever train upgrade

Avanti West Coast customers promised an improved onboard experience

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Liverpool Echo

Avanti train staff's outrage at 'see through' uniforms

A union called the uniforms 'disgraceful' and said they would leave staff 'exposed'

Daily Record

Train staff could strike as Avanti West Coast is blasted for 'see-through' uniforms

Avanti West Coast have been told to abandon their rollout of new uniforms that are reportedly making people staff fell comfortable.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow to London train staff consider strike action over new 'see-through' uniforms

Avanti West Coast train staff have demanded the railway operator axe plans for new uniforms which make female workers feel exposed and vulnerable.

Wales Online

Train staff criticise 'see through' uniform claiming it shows their bras

Avanti said there were no issues raised during a trial of the new uniforms and they conform with international standards of grading quality

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Wales Online

Outcry over 'see-through' uniforms for women train staff who claim people can see their underwear

They claim the 'very cheap material' means people can see their bras through it, from the front and back

Daily Mirror

Fury at 'see-through tops showing bras' as train company refuses to axe uniforms

Avanti West Coast are being urged to abandon plans to bring in the apparently "see through" uniforms after outcry from female employees

Wales Online

A guide to the Covid cover available from travel insurers in 2022

Find out what you might and might not be protected for ahead of any holiday plans for Easter or this summer

Liverpool Echo

Avanti West Coast climate train named after nationwide search

Luca Fazakerley, 10, won the competition to design the new train

Glasgow Live

Glasgow cleaner hailed for 'terrific' honesty after handing in lost wallet full of cash

The wallet was left onboard an Avanti West Coast train by a member of the public heading to Edinburgh to take in Scotland's Six Nations match with France at Murrayfield at the weekend.

Liverpool Echo

Easter travel chaos expected as trains cancelled and lines close

Major rail operators including Avanti West Coast have planned repairs and upgrades for Easter weekend

Daily Record

Scots traveller 'stranded' during Storm Dudley by train staff who booked themselves taxis home

Michael Clements was on his way back to Stirling from Birmingham New Street when his travel plans fell apart due to cancellations from the adverse weather conditions.

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