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Avanti West Coast and DHL Supply Chain team up on innovative solution to reduce food waste

Avanti West Coast and DHL Supply Chain roll out temperature monitoring devices across catering operations in UK rail industry first. 

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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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. 

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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 (sets 805003 and 805001) on test in North Wales. Credit - Terry Eyres

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.

Innovation Awards 2023 - Pendolino Refurbishment Project

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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.