Avanti West Coast Rail Strikes to Disrupt Sunday Travel Through May

RMT union members protest staffing shortages and pay disparities, leading to reduced services on key routes every Sunday until late May.

Avanti West Coast services will face significant disruption every Sunday from January 12 to May 25 due to strikes by RMT union members.
The industrial action stems from disputes over pay for rest day work and reliance on overtime due to staffing shortages.
Affected routes include major connections from London Euston to cities like Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool, with no services to North Wales, Blackpool, and Edinburgh on strike days.
Passengers are advised to plan ahead as reduced timetables will result in crowded trains, limited operating hours, and rail replacement services in some areas.
Avanti has offered ticket flexibility, allowing travel on alternative dates or full refunds for tickets purchased before the strike announcement.