Hitachi rolls out its 300th train for UK railways
On 13th September, a Class 807 for Avanti West Coast built by Hitachi became the 300th train that the company has built for the UK railway network.
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Head through Hertfordshire and London as Train Sim World 5 early access launches
Early Access for those who preordered Train Sim World 5: Deluxe and Special Edition is now available ahead of a general release on the 17th…
Alstom reaches major milestone in refurbishing Avanti’s Pendolino bogies
Alstom has reached a major milestone in refurbishing the bogies of Avanti West Coast's Pendolino fleet with the completion of all 11-carriage Pendolin…
Pete Waterman OBE has Freightliner locomotive named after him
Freightliner has named a locomotive after music entrepreneur and railway enthusiast Pete Waterman OBE in recognition of his contribution to the Railwa…
Glasgow railway station to get new ticket office and first-class lounge
Avanti West Coast and Network Rail have revealed plans and to create a new ticket office and first-class lounge at Glasgow Central station this autumn…
New Avanti West Coast safety campaign brings station facilities to life
In a drive to help people take care on train journeys, Avanti West Coast has brought station facilities at Stafford, Staffordshire, to life through it…
Lancashire boy has a day to remember on Avanti train simulator
A five-year-old Lancashire boy has had a day to remember when Avanti West Coast invited him to become a rookie trainee driver for a day.
Dovetail Games announces impending release of Train Sim World 5
Dovetail Games has announced that 17 September marks the release of Train Sim World 5, and new Virtual Reality and Roblox experiences.
Staffordshire train services disrupted as Network Rail hoovers up ballast
Train services through Stoke-on-Trent will be disrupted during the remaining weekends this month as Network Rail carries out track upgrade work.
Avanti West Coast funds days out for Cheshire children with disabilities
Central Cheshire Buddies Scheme, a Cheshire-based charity which supports disabled young people and their carers, has received backing from operator Av…
