Andy Mellors says the company must maintain a "laser focus" on delivering "the timetable that we promise to customers".

Avanti West Coast boss says train firm is ‘making progress’

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) with Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham travelling to Stalybridge station by electric train following the announcement in the Budget securing funding for the Transpennine Route Upgrade and A57 upgrade project. 

The Chancellor and the Transport Secretary have visited Manchester to highlight the government's commitment to upgrading the region's transport infrastructure. 

Investment in Northern infrastructure 'vital' for economy

SEND children told to find their own way to college as Bury Council axes transport

SEND students told to find their own way to college as Bury Council axes transport

SEND students told to find their own way to college as council axes transport

Nathaniel Yates began calling for improvements after he fell on steps at Reddish North station in Greater Manchester.

Railway station access won’t be completed until campaigner is old man

Four people were hurt in the crash, with one taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Passenger cut free after a bus collides head-on with a tram

National Highways says the M67 will be shut in both directions between junction 1A at Denton and junction 3 at Hyde.

Warning of delays as stretch of motorway closes for weekend

Ongoing works to keep the A57 route linking Manchester and Sheffield open are not "long-term" solutions.

Infamous road could close for good if major landslip occurs

Cheshire Police said the driver suffered minor injuries after his HGV fell 60 feet from a motorway bridge in heavy rain.

Dramatic footage shows moment lorry plummets off viaduct 

Statistics at Ronaldsway may have improved since last year, but air traffic control remains its biggest issue.

Airport delays improve in Isle of Man but air traffic control remains big issue

BTP said a male employee of Global Reach, that provides wifi services to Network Rail, had been arrested

Arrest after train stations targeted by 'Islamophobic' cyber-security attack

London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street are among the stations impacted by the hack.

Major UK train stations targeted by 'Islamophobic' cyber attack

Travellers are being warned to expect mass disruption in September as the main trans-Pennine rail and motorway route closes for repairs.

Warning of travel chaos as major trans-Pennine routes close for repair

Daniel Rogerson, five, was surprised with a trip to attend Avanti West Coast’s driving school after the operator heard about his love of Pendolino trains. 

Five-year-old train superfan given chance to be driver for day

Rail users are being told they may be advised not to travel, following advice from the government finance watchdog after the axing of the northern leg of HS2

Rail users face 'don't travel' message after axing of HS2 watchdog warns

Ms Haigh will meet Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to discuss how the area’s Bee Network can be replicated across the country.

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