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Why can’t I book a train? How Avanti West Coast hit the buffers

A drivers’ strike in October will help mask the service failures of one of Britain’s main train operators

The Guardian - UK

Two top jobs in UK transport. Any takers for these toxic chalices?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Who would want to be boss of Avanti West Coast or secretary of state for transport?

The Independent UK

Under-fire Avanti West Coast in 'last chance saloon' says Andy Burnham as boss quits

'They should today be making a full public apology for their failures and providing a detailed explanation of the steps they are taking to fix things'

Manchester Evening News

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Avanti West Coast in ‘last chance saloon’ after failures, says Andy Burnham

The company is operating a reduced service, with one train an hour running between London and Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Avanti West Coast in ‘last chance saloon’, warns Greater Manchester mayor

It comes after the train operator’s managing director Phil Whittingham stepped down amid a row over a reduced schedule.

The Independent UK

Boss of under-fire train operator Avanti West Coast steps down ahead of strikes after timetable fury

Trains between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly have been cut from one every 20 minutes to one an hour

Manchester Evening News

Avanti managing director steps down

Avanti is one of the rail operators facing more strikes in the coming weeks and has been involved in a row over Sunday working by drivers.

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Avanti West Coast boss to step down

He will leave his role on September 15

Birmingham Post

Avanti West Coast boss quits amid mounting chaos

Intercity passengers on West Coast main line have far fewer trains than normal, and more strikes are on the way

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast boss fired after timetable failures

Intercity train operator provoked fury last month after slashing services between London and Manchester

The Guardian - UK

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

'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

Andy Burnham blasts Avanti West Coast after 'disgraceful' announcement

Andy Burnham added that it was ‘nothing short of a disgrace’ from the train operator

Manchester Evening News

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

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Manchester Evening News

Avanti West Coast suspends ticket sales and reduces Manchester to London trains to just one an hour

The limited timetable will be in place "until further notice", Avanti West Coast said.

Birmingham Post

Timetable cut by Avanti West Coast over 'unofficial strike'

The limited timetable will be in place 'until further notice'

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast slashes timetable due to ‘unofficial strike’

The operator will run as few as four trains per hour from Sunday in an attempt to halt short-notice cancellations.

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