The operator is on track to increase the percentage of new female trainee recruits to 50 percent by 2030.

Participating in the yearly Big Sleepout challenge, the group raised over £2,500 for Railway Children.

Avanti West Coast issues travel advice ahead of the start of strike action by the RMT union every Sunday until 25 May. 

Avanti West Coast’s Dr Theresa Robberts, launched the operator’s Social Value Report at a parliamentary reception last December.