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Asquith's daughter Maria Xavier

Pendolino named Asquith Xavier in honour of train guard who fought the colour bar

Train named after man who overturned a decision to bar him from working at Euston because of his race.

Avanti West Coast Manchester Piccadilly 2

Avanti West Coast issues travel advice during industrial action by train drivers

Avanti West Coast issues travel advice during industrial action by the train driver's union, ASLEF. 

Class 805 new livery

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. 

National Rail Awards 2

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 Ticket Vending Machine

UPDATE: Avanti West Coast consultation on the future of ticket retailing has ended

Public consultation on future of ticket retailing across Avanti West Coast network now concluded

Avanti West Coast Manchester Piccadilly 2

Avanti West Coast confirms travel advice for latest strikes

Avanti West Coast confirms travel advice for customers during latest strike action by ASLEF and RMT. 

Avanti West Coast Crewe

Avanti West Coast issues travel advice ahead of latest strike action by RMT

Avanti West Coast advises customers to check before they travel during RMT strike on Saturday 26 August. 

Avanti West Coast Duck Bills Stoke Main

Children go quackers for Stoke-on-Trent story trail

Avanti West Coast helps bring to life a story trail in Stoke-on-Trent to encourage children to read for pleasure. 

Avanti West Coast Customer Service Assistant, Hellen Briscoe.

Avanti West Coast supports colleagues affected by menopause with drop-in session

Avanti West Coast hosts drop-in session to support colleagues affected by menopause. 

(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.