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The Latest Breaking News from Avanti West Coast

The Mancunian Way: From bedrooms and garages to the world stage

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Manchester Evening News

Northern mayors call on PM to treat rail ‘chaos’ as emergency

Mayors from West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool and North Tyneside held an emergency meeting.

The Independent UK

Mayors call for 'six-month probation period' for TransPennine Express before 'any suggestion' of contract renewal

'If this level of disruption was being experienced in other parts of the country, we believe action would already have been taken'

Manchester Evening News

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Metro Mayors holding emergency summit over rail chaos

Steve Rotheram will join other northern leaders to address the "shambles" on the rail network

Liverpool Echo

National Rail train strikes November 2022 dates

Three more national rail strikes have been called by the RMT union, including one rearranged date.

The Independent UK

Northern mayors holding emergency meeting over rail services ‘shambles’

West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin has called Thursday’s meeting.

The Independent UK

Scots being treated like 'third-class citizens' by Avanti West Coast, say SNP

PEOPLE in Scotland and the North are being treated as “third-class citizens” when it comes to railway provision, according to the SNP.

The National (Scotland)

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National Rail train strikes November 2022 dates

Three more national rail strikes have been called by the RMT union, including one rearranged date.

The Independent UK

Dumfries and Galloway rail passengers set to be hit by more strike action

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union are planning a serious of walkouts due to disputes over pay

Daily Record

Contending with months of 'chaos' on Liverpool's Avanti and TransPennine services

Local politicians and passengers have criticised both Avanti and TransPennine

Liverpool Echo

Cost of living, homes, transport... leaders on Greater Manchester's urgent issues new Prime Minister must tackle - and soon

Local leaders outline the big issues in the region that Liz Truss' replacement needs to urgently address

Manchester Evening News

Think Westminster’s a mess? It’s nothing compared to the north’s mismanaged rail system

Failed franchises are causing daily misery and costing billions, say Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester and Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool city region

The Guardian - UK

‘Basically a lottery’: Misery as TransPennine Express cancels 55 trains in one day

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham calls attention to ‘meltdown in train services across the North of England’

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast and ministers risking Christmas rail chaos, says Labour

Shadow transport secretary seeks assurances over ‘staggering’ situation on west coast mainline

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

Avanti West Coast admits: we’re not good enough but are making progress

Operator insists service will be turned round by Christmas as travellers report late and overcrowded trains

Manchester Evening News

Transport bosses in talks over 'rail academy for the North' to help solve staff shortage crisis

Plan could create a pipeline of skilled workers to fill gaps on North's railways

The Independent UK

West Coast rail disruption all over by Christmas, vows Avanti West Coast

‘We’re not there yet by any stretch of the imagination, but we are making progress’ – Richard Scott, Avanti West Coast

Manchester Evening News

Customers say they are STILL struggling for tickets as the clock ticks on Avanti West Coast

The beleaguered firm is in a race against time to improve

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The Mancunian Way: A seat by the loo

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Friday October 7, 2022.

Liverpool Echo

Anger as Avanti West Coast given six months to 'improve service'

The service was described as "sub-par" by Transport for the North

Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham's key demands as Avanti West Coast gets new six month contract

"Very few people in Greater Manchester will support this extension"

Manchester Evening News

Rail regulator 'gains assurances' from Avanti over advanced timetable publication

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said the news would 'provide some comfort' for passengers

Manchester Evening News

"The Government has rewarded chaos and failure": Anger in Greater Manchester as Avanti handed new six-month rail contract

'People deserve far better'

The Guardian - UK

Avanti West Coast must ‘drastically improve’ after securing six-month extension

Rail firm has been criticised after reducing train services and releasing tickets only a few days in advance

Liverpool Echo

Avanti West Coast given deadline to shape up or ship out by Government

The train operator has been heavily criticised in recent months

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