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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. 

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Stockport art project wins at Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards

Stockport community art project celebrating landscapes and heritage wins at Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards. 

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Avanti West Coast celebrates 50th anniversary of Birmingham International railway station

Opened on 26 January 1976, the station was built to serve Birmingham Airport and the National Exhibition Centre.

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All aboard! Thousands visit exhibition train celebrating UK’s railways at Crewe station

Avanti West Coast welcomed thousands of visitors onboard touring exhibition train during five-day stop at Crewe. 

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Next stop: Crewe – free exhibition train celebrating UK’s railways set to arrive next week

Avanti West Coast is set to welcome a unique exhibition train at Crewe station celebrating 200 years of UK's railways.

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Avanti West Coast reminds customers to check before travelling this Christmas

Avanti West Coast advises customers making journeys this Christmas to check before they travel. 

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Avanti West Coast enhances connectivity on Liverpool route in new timetable

Avanti West Coast introduces more services between Liverpool and London as part of new December timetable. 

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Avanti West Coast highlights crisis of runaway children with powerful Christmas film

Avanti West Coast partners with Railway Children to release short film highlighting importance of looking up to spot runaways. 

White Ribbon Mural Birmingham International

Mural unveiled at Birmingham International station as part of campaign to prevent violence against women and girls

Delivered in partnership between Avanti West Coast, Heart of England CRP and the White Ribbon charity.

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 unveils latest funding scheme to support community projects

Avanti West Coast is inviting applications for the latest round of its Customers and Communities Improvement Fund.