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Trains between Preston and Scotland cancelled due to heavy flooding

Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston All trains heading between Preston and Glasgow and Edinburgh have been cancelled. An amber weather warning for rain had been issued by the Met Office for Preston and much of […]

12 months ago
Preston Railway Station disruption expected as Avanti, Northern and Transpennine Express issue strike info

Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston Rail passengers trying to use Preston Railway Station are being told to brace for 48-hours of disruption. The latest rail strikes take place this week as ASLEF (the union which […]

1 year ago
Major rail disruption between Preston and Wigan North Western

The overhead wires damaged near Wigan North Western Pic: Network Rail Lancashire & Cumbria Passengers attempting to use the West Coast Main Line from Preston are seeing major disruption. Network Rail say the line is due to see major disruption throughout the rest of […]

1 year ago
Avanti West Coast implements menu changes after E.Coli outbreak

An Avanti West Coast train The train company that provided food as part of meals that contributed significantly to the E.Coli outbreak in December has been forced to make changes to its menus.  Avanti West […]

1 year ago
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Avanti West Coast issues travel advice ahead of strikes affecting Preston station

Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston Avanti West Coast has issued travel advice ahead of strikes which will affect Preston Railway Station. Customers have been told to not travel on Saturday 3 February, 2024 as there will […]

1 year ago
Avanti West Coast issues do not travel alert for journeys north of Preston amid Storm Gerrit flooding

Preston Railway Station on December 27 People intending to head north from Preston have been warned not to travel today amid disruption caused by the weather brought by Storm Gerrit. Preston, and most of the UK, […]

1 year ago
Avanti West Coasts scraps peak time restrictions for festive travel

Avanti West Coast worker wearing Christmas hat Avanti West Coast is removing all peak time restrictions over the festive season. From today (Friday 22 December) until Sunday 7 January, the West Coast Main Line operator will be […]

1 year ago
Calls for critical review of Avanti and first class travel ban amid failing services

Setting sun over Preston Railway Station pic: Tony Worrall There are new calls for a critical review and to scrap first class seats on one of one of the country’s busiest rail routes. Avanti has been operating the West […]

1 year ago
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