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Avanti West Coast

September 19, 2023 | Financial

West Coast and CrossCountry long-term operating contracts awarded

Avanti was previously directed to develop a recovery plan to address poor performance on key routes.

June 9, 2023 | Policy

Britain’s railway is without a paddle

Kevin Smith assesses the issues preventing Britain’s railway from realising its potential.

April 20, 2023 | Financial

IRJ in brief - Fresh Faces

New CEOs for TransNamib, BVG, Transdev Australia - New Zealand and CFL Cargo Group, and new MDs for Avanti West Coast, Go-Ahead Norwegian, Retrack Germany and ÖBB Production.

March 24, 2023 | Financial

IRJ News in brief - Financial

Avanti West Coast contract extended, Systra acquires Bamser, and PKP Cargo reports a surplus of $US 34m.

February 28, 2023 | Fleet

IRJ News in brief - Fleet

Avanti West Coast class 805 bi-mode on test, shunting locomotives ordered in Slovakia, and Pesa wins contract in Poland.

January 27, 2023 | Main line

Northern operators apologise for poor performance

MPs told that driver overtime is key to service reliability.

October 10, 2022 | Main line

Avanti West Coast granted short contract extension to improve performance

Train services on Britain’s West Coast Main Line have been severely curtailed due to a shortage of drivers.

September 6, 2022 | Main line

Avanti West Coast MD stands down as reduced timetable continues

Industrial dispute has forced operator to reduce services.

July 6, 2022 | Innovations

Avanti West Coast becomes first train operator to join British research network

Initiative brings together experts and academic institutions to revolutionise rail travel.

July 22, 2021 | Fleet

Alstom begins Avanti West Coast Pendolino refurbishment

Avanti West Coast claims Britain’s biggest-ever train refurbishment.

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