In this issue
Improving services for the benefit of our customers
Train driver celebrated in giant mural encouraging more women to drive trains
Fleet update: Testing new Hitachis and Pendolino refurbishment nears halfway mark
New communication channel for disabled customers to connect them to specialist support while travelling
Championing diversity with children’s book donations
Celebrating 60-year milestone for Stafford station
Serving up special brownie with taste of Wigan delicacy
Restoring village Post Office with new pop-up counter at Oxenholme station
West Coast Partnership Development launches new website
Restoring village Post Office with new pop-up counter at Oxenholme station
 
 

Last year, Avanti helped a Cumbrian community restore its Post Office with a new pop-up counter at Oxenholme station two years after it was deprived of its only service.

West Coast Partnership Development launches new website
 
 

West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) has launched its new website for the latest news, updates and information on the team, as well as our work with key partners.

 
Contact Us

If you would like to get in touch about anything to do with West Coast Partnership issues, please contact stakeholders@avantiwestcoast.co.uk.

 

Alternatively, please contact:

 

Richard Braham, Head of Public Affairs
richard.braham@avantiwestcoast.co.uk

 

Thomas Barlow, Senior Public Affairs Manager

thomas.barlow@avantiwestcoast.co.uk


Damien Henderson, Senior Regional Growth Manager (Scotland)
damien.henderson@avantiwestcoast.co.uk

 

Matthew Worman, Regional Growth Manager (North)

matthew.worman@avantiwestcoast.co.uk

 

Mark Osborne, Regional Growth Manager (North)

mark.osborne@avantiwestcoast.co.uk

 

Nick Smith, Regional Growth Manager (Wales & Liverpool)

nick.smith@avantiwestcoast.co.uk

 

Craig Mortiboys, Regional Growth Manager (West Midlands)

craig.mortiboys@avantiwestcoast.co.uk

 

 

Train driver celebrated in giant mural encouraging more women to drive trains
 

In January, we unveiled a mural at Euston Station celebrating Karen Harrison, who in 1979 overcame prejudice to become one of the first female train drivers in the UK, as part of our campaign to encourage more women to follow in her footsteps.

 
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Fleet update: Testing new Hitachis and Pendolino refurbishment nears halfway mark
 

We are making great progress in upgrading our trains, with work continuing on both the new Hitachis and the refurbishment of our Pendolinos. These projects will bring significant improvements to the service we can deliver for our passengers and the communities we serve.

 
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New communication channel for disabled customers to connect them to specialist support while travelling
 

Avanti West Coast has launched a dedicated communications channel to provide disabled customers with additional help during their journey in a first for the UK rail industry.

 
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Championing diversity with children’s book donations
 

Avanti West Coast has donated hundreds of books to primary schools along its route to encourage children to read and help them learn about diversity.

 
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Celebrating 60-year milestone for Stafford station
 

Avanti West Coast has marked 60 years since the modernisation of Stafford station by installing colourful displays from schoolchildren around the building.

 
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Serving up special brownie with taste of Wigan delicacy
 

Last year, Avanti teamed up with local suppliers to recreate a recipe by one of our staff that champions a traditional Wigan delicacy and which will be served on board.

 
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