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Avanti West Coast Timetable Optimisation Tool

Avanti West Coast introduces technology to boost train service reliability in world first

Avanti West Coast has begun trialling a first of its kind timetable optimisation tool created by Centre for Modelling and Simulation (CFMS).

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First pint pulled following investment in Carlisle station pub

Heritage-themed venue, The Scott & Brassey, opens at Carlisle station following careful renovation with railway funding. 

Pendolino Poppy Train Dutton Viaduct

Avanti West Coast poppy train carries wreath on poignant journey to mark Remembrance

Avanti West Coast joins Royal British Legion to create a poppy wreath travelling onboard a specially decorated train. 

Preston Station Entrance

Preston station shortlisted as one of Britain’s most life-changing stations

Preston station has reached the final stages of a competition to find Britain's most life-changing station. 

Avanti West Coast Fleet Interface Engineer, Gerry Bowie, celebrates last working day of 47-year railway career at Glasgow Central

Railwayman signals end of 47-year career in Scotland

Avanti West Coast employee completes last working day of 47-year railway career in Scotland.  

Representatives from British Transport Police, Railway Children and Avanti West Coast at Glasgow Central for the Day of Action.

Avanti West Coast joins rail industry to protect vulnerable young people

Avanti West Coast teams up with rail industry colleagues to raise awareness of safeguarding issues affecting young people. 

An investment programme totalling nearly £1m has been completed at Wigan North Western station to improve customer experience

Avanti West Coast completes station overhaul at Wigan North Western

Avanti West Coast improves customer experience at Wigan North Western station with investment programme. 

The Wonders of Wigan mural showcases the town's buildings of past and present.

Wigan landmarks celebrated with unique photographic mural

Wigan North Western station welcomes a new mural celebrating the history and heritage of the town. 

Avanti West Coast  COP26 climate train shots

Sustainability Partner of the Year honour for Avanti West Coast

Avanti West Coast named Sustainability Partner of the Year - Rail Operator at 2025 Business Travel Sustainability Awards. 

Avanti West Coast and Stagecoach have reintroduced an integrated ticket covering train and bus journeys to and from the Lake District this summer

Return of Keswick’s virtual railway station to support sustainable journeys in the Lakes

Avanti West Coast and Stagecoach team up to create integrated ticket covering entire journeys to the Lake District across train and bus. 

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Avanti West Coast opens new Ticket Office and First Class Lounge at Glasgow Central

New Avanti West Coast Ticket Office and First Class Lounge open at Glasgow Central, as part of station upgrade project.