Rugby station mural supporting Avanti and White Ribbon UK’s campaign against men’s violence against women and girls A large-scale mural supporting a national campaign to end men’s violence against women and girls has been unveiled on Platform 2 at Rugby station. The installation forms part of Avanti West Coast’s ongoing partnership with White Ribbon UK, delivered in collaboration with the Heart of England Community Rail Partnership (CRP)…

Rugby station mural supporting Avanti and White Ribbon UK’s campaign against men’s violence against women and girls #AvantiWestCoast #birmingham #BirminghamInternational #charity

Further work is being carried out at the station to upgrade its assisted travel lounge, which is due to reopen later this month. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/new-hub-opens-at... #AvantiWestCoast #london #LondonEuston #NetworkRail

Can anyone explain why UK train to #London from Midlands on 7 April is taking longer than usual?

Trying to book Macclesfield/Stockport to London but getting rail replacements & 5hr+ travel time (compared to 2hrs).

Thanks for any information.
@seatsixtyone.bsky.social
#AvantiWestCoast #SplitMyFare

Alstom recognised as a ‘Trailblazer’ for LGBT+ workplace inclusion LGBT+ charity Stonewall has awarded ‘Trailblazer’ status to Alstom.

Alstom flies the Progress Pride year-round outside its Litchurch Lane Works and has a Pride wall inside its Crewe Works. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/alstom-recognise... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #birmingham #charity

Nearly £50,000 raised for charity with Kilimanjaro challenge To raise money for the Railway Children Charity, Avanti West Coast employees climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

Nearly £50,000 raised for charity with Kilimanjaro challenge www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/nearly-50000-rai... #AvantiWestCoast #charity #RailwayChildren

Birmingham trains continue to face significant disruption due to fallen tree A fallen tree at Penkridge means that trains have been suspended all day today and is affecting trains between Stafford and Wolverhampton. Disruption is expected to last until the end of the day today, and passengers are being asked to consider alternative travel arrangements. Passengers have been informed that ticket…

Birmingham trains continue to face significant disruption due to fallen tree www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/birmingham-train... #AvantiWestCoast #CrossCountry #LondonNorthwesternRailway #NetworkRail

Euston Tunnel sees launch of final HS2 tunnel boring machine HS2 has reached a major milestone with the launch of its final tunnel boring machine (TBM), marking another step forward for the high-speed railway linking London and the West Midlands. On 16 March, the last of 11 tunnel boring machines began its journey from Old Oak Common towards Euston, excavating…

The 198-metre-long tunnel boring machine operates continuously, excavating soil while installing concrete segments to form the tunnel lining. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/https-www-railad... #AvantiWestCoast #hs2 #karen #london

Avanti West Coast recognised for cutting cancellations at Golden Whistle Awards Avanti West Coast has been recognised for improving the reliability of its services after winning a Silver Whistle at the Golden Whistle Awards.

Avanti West Coast recognised for cutting cancellations at Golden Whistle Awards www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/avanti-west-coas... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #disruption #railway_200 #TheGreatestGathering #WestCoastMainLine

Glasgow Central Fire Update: Station closed and trains suspended until further notice A fire in a vape shop near Glasgow Central Station began last night. Thankfully, it is now under control, and ScotRail and Network Rail have issued statements regarding train services.

Glasgow Central to Largs will start/terminate at Kilwinning www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/glasgow-central-... #AvantiWestCoast #CrossCountry #glasgow #GlasgowCentral #NetworkRail #scotland #ScotRail #TransPennineExpress

Glasgow Central station closed and trains suspended due to vape shop fire Network Rail has confirmed that Glasgow Central Station has been closed due to a fire at a vape shop near the station.

Glasgow Central station closed and trains suspended due to vape shop fire www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/glasgow-central-... #AvantiWestCoast #CaledonianSleeper #CrossCountry #glasgow #GlasgowCentral #NetworkRail #scotland

A quick stopover in Crewe between loco hauled services sees #AvantiWestCoast #Class807 'Evero' 807006 arrive with a train for London Euston.

03/03/26

#WestCoastMainline #SteelCityDoggoPhotography #Namiventures

Branch Line Society announce another Alstom Depot Dash The Branch Line Society are to run a special charter train visiting Longsight, Oxley and Edge Hill depots

Branch Line Society announce another Alstom Depot Dash www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/branch-line-soci... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #bletchley #BranchLineSociety #charity #class_08 #class_57 #class_66 #earlestown #EdgeHill #england

A huge screw you to #AvantiWestCoast who operate Crewe Station, for embracing discrimination by re-signing the 'gents' & 'ladies' toilets to 'Male' & 'Female', expanding hostility to trans people.

They have a page on their website supporting pride. However, actions speak louder than words.

Carlisle station welcomes new pub A new heritage pub has steamed into life at Carlisle railway station, promising to galvanise Cumbria’s independent brewery scene. The Scott & Brassey officially opened on 25 February on Platform 4, with the first pint pulled in a venue transformed from a former First Class waiting room into a characterful…

Carlisle station welcomes new pub www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/first-pint-pulle... #AvantiWestCoast #carlisle #cumbria #lancaster #RailwayHeritageTrust

London passengers advised to plan ahead during Easter upgrades Network Rail is reminding passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line are being urged to plan ahead of travel over Easter due to essential railway upgrades between London Euston and Milton Keynes.

London passengers advised to plan ahead during Easter upgrades www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/easter-rail-upgr... #AvantiWestCoast #london #LondonEuston #MiltonKeynes #MiltonKeynesCentral #NationalRail #NetworkRail #signalling

The final sunset for the week-long mammoth rail reps!

Warrington Own Buses 2025 - BJ74 XNY contracted to Avanti West Coast at Manchester Piccadilly Station this afternoon about to work the rail replacement service back to Stockport.

#WarringtonsOwnBuses #AvantiWestCoast #RailReplacement #VolvoBZL

Ferrying up and down the A6 🚂

First Manchester 37387 - MX58 DWW contracted to Avanti West Coast in Stockport this afternoon working the rail replacement service heading to Manchester.

#FirstManchester #AvantiWestCoast #RailReplacement #VolvoB9TL

Making a splash in the rain ☔️

Diamond Bus NW 40032 - YR61 RVM contracted to Avanti West Coast at Manchester Piccadilly this afternoon working the rail replacement service back to Stockport.

#DiamondBusNW #AvantiWestCoast #RailReplacement #ScaniaOmnicity

Buses going choo-choo out of #Stockport this afternoon..

First Manchester 33845 - SN14 TTO, and Stotts Coaches SL69 XWW working Avanti West Coast rail replacement services heading to Manchester.

#FirstManchester #StottsCoaches #AvantiWestCoast #RailReplacement #ADLE400 #ADLE400mmc

A bus shining excellence 🌟

Diamond Bus NW 40834 - MX21 AVG contracted to Avanti West Coast at Manchester Piccadilly this afternoon working the rail replacement service back to Stockport

#DiamondBusNW #AvantiWestCoast #RailReplacement #WrightStreetdeck

Choo Choo 🚂

Belle Vue Coaches SN13 CHF, and A&A Travel LX06 DZU in Manchester Piccadilly this morning working the Avanti West Coast rail replacement services heading to Stockport.

#BelleVueCoaches #AATravel #AvantiWestCoast #RailReplacement #ADLE400 #VolvoB7TL

Oooh.. this is fancy!

City Transport BU75 WNW contracted to Avanti West Coast at Manchester Piccadilly Station this evening about to work the rail replacement service back to Stockport.

#CityTransport #AvantiWestCoast #RailReplacement #MCVEvoseti

Scottish railway line closed as emergency services attend incident The emergency services are attending an incident in Scotland, which has closed the line to Glasgow. All lines between Carstairs / Lanark and Glasgow Central are closed whilst the work is carried out, which means trains may be cancelled or delayed. Major disruption is expected until 11am. Avanti West Coast…

TransPennine Express say that tickets can be used with both Avanti and ScotRail but says that disruption is expected to all services. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/scottish-railway... #AvantiWestCoast #carstairs #disruption

Moving people quite litterally up and down the A6..

Moving People BF62 UYE contracted to Avanti West Coast at Manchester Piccadilly Station this afternoon about to work the rail replacement service back to Stockport.

#MovingPeople #AvantiWestCoast #RailReplacement #VolvoB9TLG2

390114 at speed through #Crewe heading North #class390 #AvantiWestCoast 12/02/26

390002 passing through #Crewe on her way to #LondonEuston #class390 #AvantiWestCoast 12/02/26

Avanti West Coast announce winners of ‘Together We Roll Photography’ Competition. Avanti West Coast have announced the winners of the Together We Roll photography competition. Four standout images are set to be displayed at stations across the West Coast Mainline.

Avanti West Coast announce winners of ‘Together We Roll Photography’ Competition. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/avanti-west-coas... #AvantiWestCoast #competition #WestCoastMainLine

London trains cancelled and delayed after overhead wire failure A reduced service is in place between London Euston and Watford Junction today due to overhead wire failure near Kensal Green. Major disruption is expected until the end of service, when the damage can be repaired. A reduced service is in operation as fewer trains than normal can run. Avanti…

Avanti West Coast says that passengers can use London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street / Crewe until further notice. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/london-trains-ca... #AvantiWestCoast

Who doesn’t love the sounds and the sightseeing of the railway on/from a train?

#wcml #crewe #avantiwestcoast #westcoastmainline

How can #Avantiwestcoast be so consistently S#£t and still keep their franchise? I'd be so ashamed to wear that uniform and represent such a company.