The Latest Breaking News from West Coast

Suspension of walkouts comes too late for full service to be reinstated on 19 January

Major upgrades on the West Coast Main Line are set to cause serious disruptions for passengers travelling to and from London

Avanti West Coast said passengers travel on Thursday should plan ahead, expect disruption and check the details of their last train home.

Rail firm said passengers travelling on Thursday should plan ahead, expect disruption and check the details of their last train home

The rail operator has a ‘significantly reduced’ timetable in place on Tuesday and Thursday.

Members of the RMT union at Avanti West Coast will walk out on New Year’s Eve and January 2 in a dispute over rest day working.

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Avanti West Coast services are set to be hit by strike action on new year’s eve and January 2.

On strike days about one train in four is running, during limited hours, between London Euston, the West Midlands, northwest England and Scotland