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.
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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'.
Transpennine Express to cut services from Manchester due to staff shortages in yet another blow to rail industry
Major rail provider Transpennine Express has announced it will be cutting some of its major services, including from Manchester, due to staff shortages in yet another blow to the rail industry. It comes as passengers up and down the country have faced last minute cancellations and slashed timetables in recent months, following the biggest strikes in a generation.
Avanti set to have their contract renewed despite timetable chaos and scathing criticism from mayor - reports
An under fire train operator for services between Manchester and London is set to have its contract renewed despite fierce criticism in recent months, according to reports. Avanti West Coast is set to have its contract for the west coast mainline route renewed, The Sunday Times says, despite slashing its services and being told it was in 'last chance saloon' by Mayor Andy Burnham.
Under-fire Avanti West Coast in 'last chance saloon' says Andy Burnham as boss quits
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says under-fire Avanti West Coast is in 'the last chance saloon' after its boss stepped down. Phil Whittingham, the train operator's managing director, will leave his post on September 15.