Blogs
“When we invest in small, socially conscious businesses everyone benefits”
Francesca Siena, Avanti's Sustainable Procurement Manager, explains how engaging small businesses can drive positive impact.
“Engineering is important because it keeps the world moving and solves real problems.”
Avanti West Coast Class 390 Contract Production Manager Irene Pacheco shares her experiences to inspire future female engineers.
“Bringing suppliers from diverse industries together helps create a shared sense of purpose”
Sue Ferm, Head of Procurement at Avanti West Coast, shares how the train operator is taking a more collaborative approach with its suppliers.
“My next challenge is to find out how to recreate these dishes at 125mph!”
Onboard chef at Avanti, Mohammed Yousuf, reflects on an evening of culinary flair at a unique railway dinner hosted by MasterChef.
“It’s not every day you swap a train cab for the controls of a tunnelling machine”
Two Avanti West Coast train drivers share their experience of launching High Speed 2’s final Tunnel Boring Machine.
“As women, we shouldn’t feel fortunate to progress in our careers, we should feel empowered.”
Senior Public Affairs Manager at Avanti, Kendal Sefton, speaks passionately about women working in rail this International Women's Day.
“Enrolling on an apprenticeship has allowed me to pursue a deeper and more meaningful way of learning.”
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Avanti West Coast's Train Planning team speak about the benefits of apprenticeships.
“We should be proud of how our railways have evolved and where we are now.”
Niki Abnett and Ashley Hooker, Customer Service Assistants at Avanti, discuss the 'Inspiration' train's visit to Crewe Station.
“Learning about these stories is an essential part of British history.”
The daughters of Asquith Xavier talk about the importance of inspiring the younger generation this Black History Month.
“World Mental Health Day is about visibility, connection and compassion.”
Jamie Taylor talks about breaking stigmas on World Mental Health Day, and how a network of colleagues at Avanti are there for support.
“I’m proud to be the fifth generation of my family working on this iconic route.”
Darren Lovett, Regional Route Support at Avanti, talks about retracing his family's past and how it inspired him to join the railway.
“Ultimately, we want to make the railway safe for everybody.”
Avanti West Coast's Natalie Richbell-Beer talks about how working together can help keep young people safe on the railway.