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Major Manchester train disruption as passengers warned to plan ahead

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August 7, 2026
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Passengers are being warned this evening of major disruption in the Manchester area after the electricity supply failed at the communications centre. Disruption is expected…

WATCH: Class 142 passing through Lancashire

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August 5, 2026
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In a new upload to our YouTube channel, we visit Whalley to see Locomotive Services Group’s Class 142 No. 142003 pass through on the mainline.

Tortoise rescued off Cheshire railway line

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August 4, 2026
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Quick thinking by Avanti West Coast and Network Rail staff recently safely rescued a tortoise, which had strayed onto railway lines at Runcorn in Cheshire.

Railway Children’s annual ‘Day of Action’ launched at Glasgow Central

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August 2, 2026
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This year’s annual ‘Day of Action’ by the Railway Children charity was launched by Avanti West Coast at Glasgow Central station on 29th July.

Avanti West Coast to serve Eton Mess to First Class passengers

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July 25, 2026
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Intercity train operator Avanti West Coast has announced that it is to continue its partnership with a local patisserie to serve Eton Mess for its First Class customers.

Avanti West Coast and charity support disadvantaged family to holiday this summer

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July 18, 2026
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Train operating company Avanti West Coast is working with a charity to help disadvantaged families take holidays this summer.

Glasgow Central Fire: Full reopening date confirmed

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July 8, 2026
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All entrances to Scotland’s Glasgow Central Station will be reopened for normal passenger access within the next ten days.

Glasgow Central Fire: Full reopening date confirmed

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July 8, 2026
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All entrances to Scotland’s Glasgow Central Station will be reopened for normal passenger access within the next ten days.

Glasgow Central Fire: Full reopening date confirmed

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July 8, 2026
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All entrances to Scotland’s Glasgow Central Station will be reopened for normal passenger access within the next ten days.

West Midlands schoolchildren learn about rail safety

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June 21, 2026
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Schoolchildren from the West Midlands have visited an educational centre to learn about staying safe on the railway.