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Livery for Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of trains revealed
First newly liveried Avanti West Coast Class 805 train set to start main line testing.
Avanti West Coast’s Pendolino fleet upgrade reaches major milestone
The UK's largest ever train upgrade continues apace with the completion of the 35th, and last 11 carriage Pendolino.
Avanti West Coast’s new Hitachi train makes first test run to Chester and North Wales
Avanti West Coast’s new fleet marked a major milestone yesterday with its first journey to Chester and North Wales.
Pendolino refurbishment recognised at the 2023 Railway Innovation Awards
The UK's largest ever fleet upgrade picks up the Major Project of the Year award at the 2023 Railway Innovation Awards.
Avanti West Coast marks the fourth anniversary of City of Culture train naming
Pendolino 'Lady Godiva' clocks up over 1 million miles in first four years.
Axminster Carpets deliver sustainable floor coverings for refurbished Pendolino fleet
Avanti West Coast's partnership with world renowned Axminster Carpets helps transform the interior of their iconic Pendolino trains.
Start of dynamic testing marks another milestone for Avanti West Coast’s new fleet
The first of Avanti West Coast's fleet of new trains leaves Hitachi Rail's factory to begin a two month programme of dynamic testing.
Start of testing marks major milestone for Avanti West Coast’s new fleet
Work progressing well on Avanti West Coast's new fleet of trains in readiness for entry into service in 2023.
Refurbished Pendolinos return to the rails as part of UK’s biggest ever train upgrade
The first fully refurbished Avanti West Coast Pendolino enters service follow multi million pound upgrade.
All aboard the “Trackathon” to find a name for new Avanti West Coast fleet
Avanti West Coast invites guests to join a 'Trackathon' to help come up with a name for its new fleet of Hitachi trains.
Railway memorabilia auction helps Railway Benefit Fund reach Christmas target
Pete Waterman issues thank you message to Avanti West Coast and Alstom after auction raises over £3,500 for Railway Benefit Fund.
Climate Train sets off to COP26
A special 'Climate Train' operated between the Netherlands and Scotland to mark COP26.