Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast gains six-month extension
Longer term direct award could follow
Andy RodenRail disruption costs North £8m a week – McLoughlin
Loss of confidence more important than economic harm, says TfN Chair
Dynamic testing starts on AWC’s ‘805s’
First bi-mode unit starts testing at RIDC; main line testing to follow
Extra trains to help people pay tribute to the Queen
Overnight trains planned by some operators
Andy RodenMinister: all options on the table for Avanti contract
Transport Minister Trudy Harrison has said ‘all options remain on the table’ regarding the future of Avanti West Coast’s contract when its Emergency Recovery Measures Agreement (ERMA) expires on 16 October
Now it’s three: TSSA members join rail strikes
All three main rail unions are now in disputes over pay and job security