Avanti West Coast

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Avanti West Coast gains six-month extension

Andy Roden

Longer term direct award could follow

Andy Roden

Rail 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

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Six-month extension for Avanti West Coast

Government challenges operator to improve services

Extra trains to help people pay tribute to the Queen

Andy Roden

Overnight trains planned by some operators

Andy Roden
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Minister: 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

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RMT announces September strikes

Andy Roden

Two more days added in ongoing dispute

Andy Roden

ASLEF drivers to strike on 15 September

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Third round of strikes in pay dispute

Andy Roden

Now it’s three: TSSA members join rail strikes

All three main rail unions are now in disputes over pay and job security

Avanti’s first ‘805’ starts static testing

First bi-mode Class 805s due to enter service from 2023.