Train lines blocked as police respond to 'person in precarious position'
A number of train lines from Manchester were blocked this morning as police responded to 'concerns for the welfare of a person in a precarious position'.
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Train operator Avanti has its contract extended despite 'poor performance'
Train operator Avanti has been handed a contract extension by the government, despite its 'poor performance' being under fire.
Rail services affected with lines blocked due to 'fire on train'
Rail services are being severely delayed with many cancelled due to a 'fire on a train' this evening (March 12). A number of services running through Wilmslow are being cancelled due to this.
Travellers warned of 'severe disruption' on trains through Stockport and Macclesfield
Commuters face 'severe disruption' and cancellations through Stockport and Macclesfield this evening following an overhead wire fault.
Andy Burnham admits there could be more disruption IF Avanti lose their contract
Andy Burnham says cancelling Avanti's contract could cause more disruption – but he still believes this is the best way of improving train services to London. The Greater Manchester mayor has written to the transport secretary urging her to remove the company's contract if services do not improve immediately.
Avanti West Coast promises more Manchester to London trains in December and issues apology
A 'stable and deliverable' three trains per hour rail service between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston will return from December, under-fire operator Avanti West Coast has vowed.
Train turmoil to London this weekend for Queen mourners - as Avanti has "not released tickets yet"
Passengers trying to book train tickets to London at the weekend have been left fuming - as Avanti have not yet released tickets for the West Coast Main Line route for Saturday and Sunday travel. Millions are set to descend on the capital to pay their respects to The Queen, with many aiming to travel over the weekend to be in London in time for the State Funeral on Monday at 11am.
Trains axed in TransPennine Express timetable changes as Avanti anger continues
A second major train operator, TransPennine Express, has announced temporary timetable changes which will lead to reduced services following ongoing anger over rail cuts made by Avanti West Coast. TPE blamed 'higher-than-normal sickness levels and ongoing industrial relations issues' for the move, together with a 'training backlog as a direct result of Covid'.