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Avanti West Coast employee to attempt half marathon for life-saving community cause

Avanti West Coast employee, Mike Lowe, is running Wilmslow Half Marathon in aid of a life-saving cause in the community. 

Karen Grimshaw, Avanti West Coast Station Manager at Stockport, dispatches the last train of her 35-year railway career.

Avanti West Coast employee blows the final whistle on 35-year railway career

Avanti West Coast employee completes final working day after clocking up 35 years on railway in the North West. 

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. 

British Transport Police join Avanti West Coast to host virtual reality experience at Crewe station as part of campaign to combat sexual harassment on the railway

Avanti West Coast hosts VR experience to help people spot and tackle unwanted sexual behaviour

Avanti West Coast joins industry partners to host VR experience to combat sexual harassment on the railway. 

Three people smiling holding a sign that reads: 2023 Cheshire Best Kept Station, Macclesfield, Chris Dale TravelWatch Award.

Macclesfield station recognised at Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards

Macclesfield named large station of the year at Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards.

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Avanti West Coast teams up with Alstom and Angel Trains to showcase careers for women

Avanti West Coast, Alstom and Angel Trains showcase career opportunities for young women during interactive day on and off the rails. 

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Avanti West Coast helps Bee Sanctuary to attract more volunteers

Avanti West Coast hosts community event to encourage people to support Bee Sanctuary Movement. 

Large mural inspired by Macclesfield artist, Charles Tunnicliffe, was painted on Macclesfield station's lift tower by UK-based street artist, Peachzz.

Avanti West Coast helps boost public artwork in Cheshire town

Avanti West Coast helps Macclesfield create art trail where people can enjoy cultural points of interest that celebrate the town. 

(Left to Right): Lee Hardman (Avanti West Coast Customer Service Assistant at Stockport); June Rosen; Cari Rosen (June's daughter) in the announcer's office

The next station announcer to arrive at Stockport is… 83-year-old gran June!

Avanti West Coast helps June Rosen fulfil her longstanding dream to announce trains. 

Avanti West Coast Stoke-on-Trent station team and North Staffordshire Railway Study Group remember fallen railway workers

Avanti West Coast remembers Staffordshire railway workers as region launches Poppy Appeal

Avanti West Coast joins community to remember fallen Staffordshire railway workers as Royal British Legion launches Stoke-on-Trent Poppy Appeal. 

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Avanti West Coast champions wellbeing during Community Rail Week

Avanti West Coast helps community to champion self-care for mental health amongst rail users in Manchester.