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Councillor Nweeda Khan, the Mayor of Preston, officially opens the new community cycle hub at Preston station

New community cycle hub opens at Preston station to help boost riding in city

Avanti West Coast welcomes new community cycle hub at Preston station, supporting accessible and inclusive riding in the city. 

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Avanti West Coast delivers over £5bn economic boost to UK, says new report

Report highlights the positive impact that the intercity operator had across the regions it serves.

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‘Life-changing’ biscuits arrive onboard Avanti West Coast trains

Avanti West Coast partners with Half the Story to offer biscuits onboard its trains that are baked by people in supported employment. 

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Avanti West Coast raises a glass to sustainability with new guest beer

Avanti West Coast spotlights mid-strength beers and sustainable brewing through partnership with independent brewery.  

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Staffordshire beer hops onboard Avanti West Coast trains

Avanti West Coast and Titanic Brewery team up to serve local beer branded exclusively for First Class menu. 

Hannah Zussman and Daniel Smith opened their new spot on platform 1 at Oxenholme station in January 2026

Cumbrian coffee bar brewing up expansion after success at Oxenholme station

Ramble and Roast's Oxenholme station set-up is thriving after welcome by Avanti West Coast. 

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Avanti West Coast wins award for campaign highlighting crisis of runaway children

Avanti West Coast's campaign with Railway Children recognised at PRmoment Awards for raising awareness of runaways on rail network.  

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Avanti West Coast to resume services at Glasgow Central

Avanti West Coast to resume services at Glasgow Central station as high-level station partially reopens. 

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. 

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Avanti West Coast employee honoured at Rail Business Awards

Avanti West Coast Catering Proposition Partner, Wendy Garrett, recognised for outstanding contribution to rail industry.