Avanti West Coast trains
The West Coast Main Line's long-distance operator, running tilting Pendolinos and new bi-mode expresses from London to the North West and Scotland.
About Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast operates the fast inter-city services on the West Coast Main Line, connecting London Euston with the West Midlands, the North West, North Wales and Scotland. Its tilting Pendolino fleet and newer bi-mode trains make it a headline act at classic West Coast spots.
Routes & network
- London Euston to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and Glasgow
- Services towards Chester and North Wales
Fleet
- Class 390 ‘Pendolino’ (tilting electric units)
- Newer bi-mode and electric inter-city units
How to identify Avanti West Coast trains
The tilting Pendolinos are the giveaway — long, sleek electric sets sweeping through the West Coast Main Line at speed.
Where to spot them
Crewe ★★★★★
One of Britain's most famous railway junctions — a classic West Coast Main Line spot with heavy passenger and freight variety.
Stafford ★★★★☆
A major West Coast Main Line junction where the Stoke and Birmingham routes diverge — strong passenger flow with steady freight.
Nuneaton ★★★★★
A busy Trent Valley junction on the West Coast Main Line, where cross-country routes meet the fast line — and a strong freight location.
Tamworth ★★★★★
A distinctive two-level station where the West Coast Main Line crosses the Birmingham–Derby route — and a superb freight spot.
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