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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. 

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Avanti West Coast releases best fares for Christmas holidays

Avanti West Coast customers can now book best fares for travel dates over Christmas and New Year. 

Avanti West Coast Driver Trainer and Assessor, Girish Jani, began his railway career in 1974 - following in the footsteps of his two brothers.

Girish drives into retirement after clocking up 50 years on railway

Avanti West Coast Driver Trainer and Assessor, Girish Jani, completes last service of his working life on the railway. 

Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Wyre, officially opens the new Changing Places toilet at Lancaster station

New Changing Places toilet opens at Lancaster station

A new accessible toilet for disabled people has opened at Lancaster station.  

Andy Mellors and Shamit Gaiger OBE

Avanti West Coast and WCPD Managing Directors outline future vision for customers

Andy Mellors and Shamit Gaiger OBE spoke at this year's Annual Stakeholder Conference in Liverpool