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Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail urge public not to travel when Storm Éowyn lands on Friday

Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston A number of train services will not run on Friday as Storm Éowyn lands in the North West. Both Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail are advising customers to avoid […]

3 months ago
Preston Railways Station toilets to close for up to eight weeks for upgrade

Preston station male toilets The toilets at Preston station are to close for up to eight weeks as part of a major overhaul of the facilities. Train operator Avanti West Coast, which runs the […]

3 months ago
Avanti West Coast strike action to add to train service woes over Christmas period

Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston Train managers at Avanti West Coast will strike over the Christmas period in a dispute over rest day working arrangements. The RMT union walkout, on 22, 23 and 29 December, […]

4 months ago
‘Disgusting’ Preston Railway Station toilets set for much-needed overhaul

Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston It could soon be ‘all change’ for the toilets at Preston railway station if plans for an upgrade are given the green light. Train operator Avanti West Coast, which runs […]

5 months ago
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A Sunday of chaotic scenes at Preston Railway Station

Packed platforms as passengers attempt to find trains to and from Scotland amid cancellations and delays Pic: Game Hax/Blog Preston Major delays on the rail network to and from Preston have continued as the impact of Storm Bert continues to be felt. Avanti West Coast and Transpennine Express suspended all […]

5 months ago
Storm Bert sees all rail services north of Preston suspended

Preston Railway Station during Saturday afternoon Pic: Blog Preston All rail services north of Preston have been suspended due to Storm Bert. Avanti West Coast is advising passengers not to try and travel during Saturday (23 November) afternoon and […]

5 months ago
Preston Railway Station passengers using Avanti West Coast trains can now fill water bottles onboard

Water Refill Point on the Pendolino train. Pic: Avanti West Coast Free water refill points have been installed onboard Avanti West Coast train services. This initiative is ‘a first for the railway industry,’ in an attempt to reduce the amount of […]

5 months ago
BBC Radio 2 In The Park Preston: ‘Soft and muddy’ Moor Park and city’s road network set for major delays

The BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival site in Moor Park Pic: John Thornton Those attending BBC Radio 2 In The Park in Moor Park are being urged to wear ‘appropriate footwear’. The ground in the park is understood to be ‘soft and muddy […]

8 months ago
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