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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 celebrates 2,500 pupils enjoying Feel Good Field Trips

Avanti West Coast's Feel Good Field Trips initiative has taken 2,500 pupils on days out by train - marking its halfway milestone.

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Avanti West Coast marks World Book Day through the power of verse

Local schools visit Avanti West Coast's Crewe station to read poems they have written to mark World Book Day. 

Dave and Rich - City of Stoke on Trent

Retirees depart after last shift clocking up 78 years’ joint service

Avanti West Coast colleagues bid farewell after long careers dedicated to serving the railway and its customers. 

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Avanti West Coast issues travel advice for upcoming ASLEF strike action

Avanti West Coast has issued travel advice ahead of the latest ASLEF strike action

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Avanti West Coast issues travel advice ahead of the Christmas getaway

Avanti West Coast removes all Peak time restrictions over the festive season and encourages customers to book in advance. 

Philip Lowe performs music with his clarinet on the platforms at Penrith station

Blowing away the winter blues: Clarinet player brings joy with performances at Penrith station

Avanti West Coast welcomes local Clarinet player at Penrith station who performs music to tackle feelings of loneliness. 

A woman holds a phone in her left hand in front of her, which displays directions, on the station platform.

Avanti West Coast introduces wayfinding technology for visually impaired customers

Avanti West Coast introduces wayfinding technology to help visually impaired customers navigate stations independently.

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Avanti West Coast to bring festive cheer to Carlisle with Christmas Fayre

Avanti West Coast to host festive fundraising event at Carlisle station in aid of local hospice. 

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Avanti West Coast issues travel advice ahead of ASLEF strike action

Avanti West Coast advises customers not to travel on Sunday 3 December as a result of ASLEF strike action. 

(L - R): Jo Buckley (Community Manager at Avanti West Coast); Emma McIntosh (Community Rail Partnership Officer at North Staffordshire Community Rail Partnership); Debbie Shering (Volunteer at Sherborne Community Hub) in the garden at Sherborne Community Hub in Crewe

Avanti West Coast opens new round of funding to support community projects

Avanti West Coast is inviting applications for funding pot designed to support initiatives that make a difference along its route.