West Coast Main Line20 Jun 2024Rail worker 'two seconds' from 100mph train hitAn engineer was two seconds from being hit by a train after a misunderstanding about the line being closed.20 Jun 2024Lancashire2 Apr 2024Euston signal failure causes major disruptionPassengers due to travel from London's Euston station on the West Coast Main Line are facing delays.2 Apr 202429 Mar 2024Worker nearly hit by 110mph train - investigatorsThe "near miss" followed a misunderstanding between a track worker and signaller, investigators say.29 Mar 2024Lancashire25 Mar 2024Avanti to pay train drivers £600 a shift for overtimeWest Coast Main Line drivers to receive £600 for an overtime shift after company strikes deal with union.25 Mar 2024Business20 Mar 2024Leaders demand Avanti lose West Coast franchiseNorthern business, transport and political leaders say action "must be taken" immediately.20 Mar 2024Manchester13 Feb 2024Landslip-blocked train line reopens after repairsEmergency repairs have been completed, but Network Rail warn services will still be affected. 13 Feb 2024Coventry & Warwickshire26 Jan 2024Avanti investigates 'free' taxpayer money slidesGreater Manchester councillors hear language in a leaked rail firm presentation was 'unacceptable'.26 Jan 2024Manchester18 Jan 2024Planning protection ends on scrapped HS2 routeThe land earmarked for the project's axed second phase may now be used for other development.18 Jan 2024England16 Jan 2024Avanti sorry for 'free' taxpayer money presentationThe management slides described performance-related payments for staff as "too good to be true".16 Jan 2024Business