Avanti West Coast has become the first train operator to join a prestigious network of world-leading experts and facilities aiming to revolutionise rail travel, led by the University of Birmingham. The intercity operator, which serves major towns and cities on...

The first of Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of trains has entered static testing at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe factory in the North East of England. In a major milestone for the £350m project, carriages from a Class 805 bi-mode...

Avanti West Coast has launched a campaign to help recruit 40 new Train Drivers at locations throughout the UK in 2022. The initiative aims to encourage more people, especially women, to consider the role as a realistic career to pursue. Earlier...

As part of its 2022 recruitment strategy, Avanti West Coast is to hold an overview and Q&A of its new driver application and recruitment process. The online event, which will begin at 6pm this evening (Tuesday 11 January), is designed...

Avanti West Coast website is awarded accreditation for being accessible to people with a range of disabilities.  Avanti West Coast becomes first train operator to be recognised for accessible website Avanti West Coast website awarded Shaw Trust Accessibility AccreditationWeb content accessible...

An Avanti West Coast employee who sat for hours talking to a woman contemplating suicide has been honoured by the Prime Minister. In a surprise visit to Warrington Bank Quay Station, Boris Johnson handed a “Heart of Gold” award to...

Avanti West Coast is offering free hypnotherapy sessions on its trains in a first for the UK rail industry, to help customers feel energised and confident. The long-distance operator has partnered with well-being app Clementine as part of an exclusive...

Avanti West Coast's  picks up Best Apprenticeship Scheme at the 2021 Women in Rail Awards whilst Glasgow Onboard Manager is awarded 'Women in Rail' Glasgow Onboard Manager Karen Paton awarded prestigious ‘Women in Rail’‘Lead the Way’ campaign picks up ‘Best...

Avanti West Coast has teamed up with the local community based around Oxenholme station to celebrate the opening of Cumbria’s railways 175 years ago. Working in partnership with Community Rail Cumbria, Lakes Line Rail User Group (LLRUG), industry partners and...

Avanti West Coast and BT partner to improve digital connectivityDeal designed to provide enhanced Wi-Fi coverage on West Coast route   Upgrades will boost connectivity on Avanti West Coast network Avanti West Coast is investing £45m in a deal with BT...