West Coast Matters, Summer 23

In this issue

Avanti West Coast transported a train full of dedicated Eurovision Song Contest “Superfans” to Liverpool on a special service for the start of the competition.

Launching new online customer loyalty scheme

Avanti West Coast has launched a new customer loyalty scheme that rewards frequent travellers with discounted travel and onboard food and drink, plus the chance to enjoy free Standard Premium as well as First Class tickets.

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

Join us at our stakeholder conference on 26 June

If you would like to attend please register via Eventbrite here.

Andy Mellors meets MPs at Parliamentary drop in

On Wednesday 24^th May, MPs and Peers had the opportunity to meet Andy Mellors and other senior members of the West Coast Partnership team at our Parliamentary drop in.

Delivering Feel Good Field Trips for hundreds of school pupils

Avanti West Coast will continue to connect young people to learning opportunities, as we prepare to take hundreds of school pupils on days out this summer for our Feel Good Field trips initiative.

Innovative low-cost Superfare for flexible travel

Avanti West Coast has launched an innovative low-cost ticket aimed at customers who can be more flexible with their journeys.

1.5 million standard premium tickets sold in two years

Sales of Avanti West Coast’s Standard Premium service have topped 1.5 million journeys in the first two years since launch.

Community Champion named Unsung Hero at Women in Rail Awards

An Avanti West Coast Community Champion has won the prestigious Unsung Hero prize at this year’s Women in Rail Awards.