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Avanti West Coast champions local people and places at Community Rail Conference

Avanti West Coast's Community Rail Conference celebrates local initiatives that bring railway closer to people it serves. 

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Avanti West Coast launches new low alcohol beer ‘Safety Thirst’ for festive campaign

Rail safety just got tasty as limited-edition brew will be available on board trains for Christmas period.

Lets Go Car Free wins at UK Bus Awards

Campaign to promote affordable, greener travel to Cumbria wins national award

“Let’s go car free” was run in partnership between Avanti West Coast, Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire and Cumbria Tourism.

Heart of Gold Award Frances Phillips

Avanti West Coast employee celebrated for receiving Lifetime Achievement Award

Frances Phillips recognised at Heart of Gold Awards for her longstanding service on the railway.

Avanti West Coast mark White Ribbon Day

Avanti West Coast marks White Ribbon Day after achieving accreditation

A railway choir puts on a special performance at Birmingham New Street to highlight the awareness day.

Cheshire Buddies have received funding from Avanti West Coast to support young people to access the railway

Avanti West Coast launches scheme to support community projects for the fifth consecutive year

Avanti West Coast invites applications for funding aimed at supporting community projects to enhance local areas along its route.

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Avanti West Coast to bring festive cheer at Carlisle with Christmas Fayre

Avanti West Coast to host festive event in Carlisle to support those in need this Christmas. 

First Evero train at Liverpool Lime Street

Avanti West Coast introduce electric Evero trains as services to Liverpool increase

More services between Liverpool and London as Avanti West Coast launches its new Class 807 Evero train.

Pupils from St John Henry Newman College in Carlisle enjoy a behind the scenes insight into Murder on the Orient Express and The King's Theatre in Glasgow. Credit Julie Howden.

Avanti West Coast teams up with theatre to stage a thrilling mystery ride for students

A unique Avanti West Coast Feel Good Field Trip takes students on a thrilling mystery ride at Glasgow theatre. 

Children and young people from Cheshire Buddies with the art installation they created at Crewe station.

Unique artwork celebrating Crewe unveiled at station

Art installation made of repurposed waste materials unveiled as part of community project to connect young people to railway.