All Avanti West Coast articles
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NewsAvanti West Coast trials world first rail timetable tool to improve reliability
Avanti West Coast begins one year trial of pioneering rail timetable tool optimisation software designed to reduce delays and improve passenger information during unplanned disruption across key routes.
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NewsAlstom unveils first refurbished CrossCountry Voyager at Derby works
Alstom has revealed the first refreshed Voyager train in Derby, launching a £60 million programme to modernise CrossCountry’s long distance fleet across Great Britain.
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NewsAll aboard as inspiration train celebrates 200 years of UK rail at Crewe
Thousands visit Inspiration train at Crewe, learning about rail history, innovations, and careers across the UK.
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NewsNew signalling era begins as £61m Carlisle upgrade boosts West Coast Main Line reliability
A major resignalling project in Carlisle has gone live, modernising ageing systems and improving reliability for passenger and freight services on the West Coast Main Line.
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NewsAvanti West Coast launches industry-first AI-powered employee innovation platform
The AI-powered platform enables Avanti West Coast staff collaboration, accelerating innovation, service improvements and employee engagement across the rail industry.
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NewsORR publishes first benchmarking report on train operators’ passenger assistance and highlights areas for improvement
The ORR report reveals unreliable delivery of passenger assistance across UK rail operators, prompting formal investigations and action plans to improve service for disabled passengers.
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NewsScotland’s Rail Control Centre launches first cross-border operations team
Scotland launches its first Cross-Border Operations Team, bringing train operators into the rail control centre to improve Anglo-Scottish performance.
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NewsAlstom and Avanti West Coast create moving poppy tribute across UK rail network for Remembrance Day
Alstom, Avanti West Coast, the Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland collaborated on a travelling poppy wreath to honour veterans and raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.
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NewsManchester transport to help people with spinal cord injuries when travelling
Back Up and Alstom partnered with Manchester transport operators to deliver a City Skills course helping people with spinal cord injuries travel confidently and independently.
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NewsNetwork Rail to test large screen for live travel updates at London Euston
Network Rail will trial displaying live travel updates on a large screen at London Euston from 11 December 2024, as part of a broader plan to improve the passenger experience during the busy festive period.
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NewsAvanti West Coast launches first on-board water refill points for rail passengers
Avanti West Coast has introduced free water refill points on its Pendolino and Evero trains, reducing single-use plastic and promoting sustainable travel as part of a £450 million fleet investment.
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NewsEarly train boarding trials at Euston station to ease congestion
Network Rail and train operators have introduced early boarding at Euston station to reduce overcrowding and improve passenger flow as part of a five-point improvement plan.
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NewsHitachi delivers 300th train, marking a milestone in UK rail transformation
Hitachi Rail marked a major milestone in UK rail transformation with the delivery of its 300th train, highlighting 15 years of innovation, reliability and industry partnerships.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover a Freightliner locomotive named in honour of railway advocate Pete Waterman, railway safety training initiatives in Portsmouth schools and Amtrak's new art installation at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Avanti West Coast’s achievement in recycling nearly 500 tonnes of waste, LNER’s Period Positive Workplace certification for menstrual equality and Amtrak’s launch of custom emojis to celebrate its diverse train routes.
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NewsFirst Rail launches 'Generation Rail' initiative to engage young people
First Rail’s 'Generation Rail' initiative aims to boost rail travel among young people by 2050 through improved reliability, affordable fare options and enhanced amenities.
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NewsAvanti West Coast completes historic Pendolino fleet refurbishment
Avanti West Coast celebrates the successful conclusion of its £117 million project to refurbish all 56 Pendolino trains, marking a significant upgrade milestone on the UK's West Coast Main Line.
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NewsAvanti West Coast adds more seats with summer timetable change
UK rail operator Avanti West Coast have announced more seats and more trains as part of their new timetable, effective this month.
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NewsRail Journeys Surge by 69 Million from Previous Year
A new study has discovered that in the last quarter of 2023, there was a 20% increase in passenger journeys throughout Great Britain.
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NewsNorthern leaders vote to have Avanti West Coast’s contract terminated and taken back into public control
Avanti West Coast have had their contract terminated by the Transport for the North Board, due to their recent performance.