Dedicated spaces for wheelchairs are available on this train. On board an Avanti Super Voyager train | ShowMeTheJourney Once you have chosen your new seat please be aware you will receive a new Eticket and the previous ticket will no longer be valid. Asked for advice to be told 'same as I told the last lady'So unless you're earwigging previous conversations you're on your own. 1 2 3 Next 23 Nov 2021 #1 W WestCoastMain New Member Joined 23 Nov 2021 Messages 3 Location West Midlands The train manager on a recent journey told me that Avanti are "planning to do away with the quiet carriage". We make it as easy as possible to find your train seat on your Avanti West Coast journey, so you can quickly find your seat, before sitting back to enjoy the journey in comfort and style. After 2 hours stuck at Preston we were advised to get on a special service that would go as far as Carlisle but not up to Glasgow, amazingly got back on the same train that had sat there for 2 hours, must have realised that the train could get to Carlisle and Incident was in Scotland. Free WiFi and onboard entertainment. With our other train tickets, youll be asked whether you want to reserve a seat. Though before doing so it's worth looking up the departure you will be travelling by, to check whether bike spaces are available Attitude of staff stinks. Spaces for non-folding bikes must be reserved ahead of travel, but these bike spaces can now be booked online as you book your journey tickets. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. Quiet Coach | LNER - London North Eastern Railway [27][28] In response, the company appealed for the general public to avoid the railways for non-essential travel on the affected dates, these being 21, 23, and 25 June, as only a minimal service could be run due to the number of staff choosing not to work. Select the train you wish to amend seats on. On the departure screens at Birmingham New Street and Euston at the foot of the information for each train (below its list of calling points), you should be able to see something which resembles a table/chart. View and download our Platform Zone numbers, View and download our current Pendolino seating plan, View and download our Super Voyager seating plan, View and download our refurbished Pendolino seating plan. A conductor will be present on board the train, their role includes making announcements and responding to passenger queries. A catering trolley with hot and cold drinks and snacks should be taken through the train at some point during its journey. All our Advance tickets booked on our website or app automatically come with a seat reservation, and Anytime and Off-Peak ticket bookings will give the option of booking a seat in case you dont want to be tied down to a particular train. What youll receive depends on the day of the week - and on Mon-Friday, it also matters at which time youll be travelling. Avanti West Coast - Home - Facebook There is no charge to rail pass users for booking an optional reservation. You can also choose a quiet coach if youd like peace and quiet on your journey. Up to two dogs can travel for free with an individual, or group of travellers. Or if you want to subsequently book a bike reservation after you have booked your travel ticket, you can do so by calling 0345 528 0253. Once your logged on to the Wi-Fi, you can access a complimentary entertainment portal. Book direct with the FREE Avanti West Coast App for no booking fees and unbeatable prices. Read our FAQs. What's more, you can download mobile tickets directly onto your phone, so you don't need to print or carry paper tickets. We all have our favourite seats on the train, whether thats a table with a plug socket to allow you to get on with work, or a seat in the quiet coach so you can sit back and relax. Browse Audi A3 vehicles in Bremerton, WA for sale on Cars.com, with prices under $799,952. Delay Repay On trains heading south it is usually located to the rear, so will be the closest coach to the ticket gates when boarding in Glasgow, Liverpool or Manchester. Your experience can help others make better choices. more. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. A FirstGroup and Trenitalia company. Dont just check the coach/carriage numbers by the doors, also check the seat number info thats on the outside of the train. Each train varies in design, so be sure to check the correct Pendolino seating plan or take a look at our Super Voyager train seating maps to make the right choice for your journey. Download our Pendolino train seat planor Super voyager train seat plan. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Avanti West Coast Avanti West Coast runs frequent, fast and comfortable train services from London Euston to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Chester and North Wales, the Lake District, Carlisle and Glasgow. We struggled to get on the connecting train to Manchester from Crwew as so many people were also stood up in the aisles and doorways. When using the Avanti West Coast ticket booking system you can choose a type of seat preference, window or aisle etc, but two screens later, after you have chosen a delivery option, you will see a screen which shows the allocated seat numbers and also has a 'seat picker' button. Avanti Pendolino trains have both wheelchair spaces and seats with additional leg-room, the Assisted Travel page on the Avanti West Coast website includes the booking information. *this service is always available when traveling to/from London. Running on the West Coast Main Line, Avanti West Coast trains offer plenty of amenities on their First Class carriages, including: Complimentary food and drinks. We ended up booking coach B which was super busy and literally full of suitcases. These trains operate all Avanti West Coast services on these routes: They also operate most of the services on this route: One poor mum was sat in the toilet with her daughter on her knee. Therefore the difference between First Class and Standard Premium Class is often: Avanti West Coast has released a video of newly refurbished First Class seating saloons which are now entering service. There is also an on-board caf from which you can order hot food and a more extensive range of food/drink items. To be retained long-term and refurbished throughout. On early morning Mon-Friday departures breakfast is available, but later in the mornings the less-extensive brunch menu is served. London Euston - Birmingham - Preston - Carlisle - Edinburgh (some departures). 98% of travelers recommend this experience. Prefer a window seat? Download our train seat booking app to choose your seat - with the added bonus of simply showing your ticket on the app to board the train with ease, rather than printing off physical tickets. Wed, Mar 01 2023. Causes unnecessary arguments & grief for the traincrew. Like other passengers I would give this a zero if there was the option. [34] During September 2022, the CEO of Avanti West Coast resigned amid the timetable controversy. Change your journey To ensure your child gets a seat on the train, its a good idea to arrive early. Your ticket reservation will outline your carriage and seat number. The departure time and not the length of journey will dictate what you will be provided with, because the menu is usually served between 30 mins and an hour after departure. [26] Its workers are amongst those who have voted to take industrial action due a dispute over pay and working conditions. A complimentary WiFi portal is available throughout this train. Overall, I've found it hard with Avanti also in the past regarding not having tickets available fir purchase until a week or 2 before rather than as it used to be. In effect you can order the items available in the on board bistro/bar and have them delivered to your seat, but you will pay for your items within the app. [43][44] These trains are to be divided into thirteen Class 805 bi-mode multiple units and ten Class 807 electric multiple units. Still a bit rubbish up there, hot drinks machine wasn't working, but they had hot water flasks out. As of December 2022, Avanti West Coast intercity routes are shown below: Avanti West Coast commenced operations having inherited the existing Super Voyager and Pendolino fleets from Virgin Trains. How exactly are you able to conduct a Zoom meeting without sound* being played from an electronc** device, then? Avanti West Coast JourneyCheck provides real time, up-to-date train times and train disruption information keeping you informed about any delays or cancellations on the network and helping you know what to do when your journey is affected. Facilities onboard Avanti West Coast WiFi Standard Premium will give customers greater choice and is available on all the West Coast Main Line operator's Pendolino services. the guard walking through. Coach C is usually set aside for travellers who havent made seat reservations, but there is something else worth being aware of if you dont have reservations. Its easy to make a train seat reservation with Avanti West Coast. 96% of travelers recommend this experience. Delay Repay Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the train. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The lounge at Euston had been modernised and was very comfortable albeit the food options were quite limited. Your bike will have to travel with you on the specific departure that you're booked on to, but you won't be able to exchange your travel tickets to a different departure if you subsequently discover that no bike spaces are available on that train. Just completed a journey from London Euston to Crewe with many people standing in the aisles all the way. The Weekend menu is similar to whats available from the Standard Class catering trolley, but with the key difference being that what you are offered in First Class will be complimentary. [10][11] Stagecoach disputed its disqualification and launched a legal challenge to have it overturned; however, on 17 June 2020, the High Court ruled against the company and that the decision had been lawful. The 'Rest Of The Day menu is then available for lunch and for evening meals, but between these offerings an 'afternoon tea' will also be available. This train operates on routes within Great Britain. Were striving not to let anything get in the way of providing the most useful service possible, hence a facility has been set up with DonorBox which can be used to support the running costs and make improvements. Train travel is one of the most comfortable and scenic ways to see the world. I have heard that Avanti are planning to do away with the quiet carriage. Also the Manchester route often gets the 9 coach trains in my experience. Apparently Issue was known about from early morning but nobody was Informed of disruptions when leaving London so all appeared to be on time. All children up to the age of 15 benefit from discounted tickets, so youll still be getting a great rate on your little ones train travel, whilst also taking away the stress of looking for a seat when you board the train. The service can be excellent value for money, although what youll receive depends on the day of the week - and on Mon-Friday, it also matters at which time youll be travelling. Enjoy Comfort And Style With First Class On Avanti West Coast Trains. Worth knowing is that for your travel ticket to be valid, you dont have to occupy the seat(s) you will be assigned* when booking online. A one way ticket for around 25 with a rail card, not bad. (please see our essential information below). After asking someone in the queue, we found out this was to enter platform 1 and 2. When two people are travelling together it's particularly worth checking whether you have been placed adjacent to each other. On arrival at one of the stations the train will call at, often Chester or Wolverhampton, the train at the front can leave the other behind, in order to travel on to more distant and therefore less popular destinations. Terrible Journey - Review of Avanti West Coast - Tripadvisor iPhone. Luckily, we found two seats together in the quiet coach, but this was an unpleasant start . Carlisle to Euston return booked again, Late getting into Euston on outward journey, On return journey Euston to Carlisle, train pulled Into Prestonand everyone was told to disembark at Preston and that was as far as we were going to due Rail Issues at Beatock (Scotland) and wait on platform. Were striving not to let anything get in the way of providing the most useful service possible, hence a facility has been set up with DonorBox which can be used to support the running costs and make improvements. These items can then be consumed in the bar car or taken back to your seats. 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Travelled first class - booked in advance, so good price - which is even better when you consider the level of service - very good food offerings both way - nibbles as well - served on decent crockery (not airline style). The Weekend is similar to whats available from the Standard Class catering trolley, but with the key difference being that what you are offered in First Class will be complimentary. Used RAM 3500 trucks for sale in Costa Mesa, CA under $99,984 ShowMeTheJourney has made multiple journeys by Pendolino trains, on which the coach in which our reserved seats were allocated was busy, while coach C was comparatively quiet. Standard comes as excellence on our trains, meaning with our Standard tickets youll enjoy free WiFi and plug sockets at every table and winter seat. Avanti planning to scrap the quiet carriage? | RailUK Forums Interested in becoming a train driver? I took a return journey from Euston to Blackpool in January and I could not believe how poor the service was. Advance tickets offer discounts of up to 80% for bookings made well in advance. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. . You can plan your journey here avantiwestcoast.co.uk Live Train Status | Train Tracking | Avanti West Coast Train Cancellations, Delays, Alterations and Engineering Work information is brought to you directly from the Avanti West Coast operational control room and . Used Audi A3 for sale in Bremerton, WA under $799,952 If you booked through the app, you can change your reservation in your account, or you can log into your account on the website (please see instructions above). Seriously needs improving, and some better snacks.Train was an old Pendolino Virgin train with "City of Birmingham" plate still on it.As always, the mad rush of passengers to get a seat on the train. I think noisy people are a fairly small minority. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. [24][25], Avanti West Coast is amongst those operators impacted by the 20222023 United Kingdom railway strikes, which are the first national rail strike in the UK for three decades. If youre travelling in a group with friends and family, youll be able to select seats that allow you to sit together, or if you need easy access to a toilet, you can opt for a seat thats located in the same carriage as one. Tailor your train journey to your preferences when you book directly with Avanti West Coast either via our app or website. [20][21] To help tackle the threat, new hygiene practices were introduced onboard Avanti services. On later Mon-Friday departures, a lunch menu with no hot food options is available in the middle of the day, while a more extensive choice with multiple hot food options is available in the late afternoon and evenings. Find train times and. Research, browse, save, and share from 25 A3 models in Bremerton, WA. This weekend menu is also available when Mondays and Fridays are national holidays, with the exception that a limited version of the Brunch Menu will also be available. 100 train travel guides available AVANTI WEST COAST (Birmingham) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go You can also travel in style with our First Class tickets, with complimentary on-board food and drink and access to our First Class Lounges in stations. Avanti West Coast's First Class service offers power sockets at every window seat as well as free wifi. Your tickets are still valid without a reservation and you can sit in any free seat in First or Standard class, depending on your ticket type. During November 2016, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced the InterCity West Coast franchise would be replaced by the West Coast Partnership (WCP). So if for any reason you want to travel in a different seat, you can do so. However, there were 5 carriages nursing from our outbound North Wales-Euston service meaning a very packed train. With Avanti West Coast, you can expect a smooth journey, which you can appreciate while contemplating the view from spacious seats. Weekends experience in the lounge has always been poor. Then when the refurbishment program begins in November 2021, on the trains which will be awaiting their new interiors, this situation will persist. Our Seat Picker allows you to ensure you get your train seat preference for your journey. After booking your tickets you have a wide selection of preferences. All that's good to know about seeing the best of beautiful Wales by train, including round Wales itineraries, plus ideal locations for making day trips. You must have booked an Off-Peak or Anytime ticket type seat amendments arent currently available for Advance tickets. I think the point being made is that Zoom meetings are rarely entertaining. Non-folding standard bicycles, can be taken on to this train, but must then be placed in the bike spaces. If you want to find out exactly where youre sitting in advance, you can take a look at our seating plans for both our Super Voyager and Pendolino trains. For Advance ticket booking, youll automatically be given a seat reservation - all you need to do is enter your preferences during the booking process, such as whether you want a window or aisle seat, need to sit at a table, or easy access to a toilet. All rights reserved. Download the Avanti West Coast App for quick and easy train bookings, wherever you are. Type in your search or select an option to browse. The power sockets on this train are compatible with the standard 3-point plugs as typically used in the UK. Durimg our amended itinerary, we were assessing our options while frantically wondering what platform we'd be getting in at versus the platform of our next departing train we were advised that 95% of the time it's platform 1 arrival then 3b departure and when asked about the remaining 5%, we'd have to use our legs and run . First class however had no such issues and was nice to pretty much have a whole carriage to ourselves.Weekend snack was ok, with free drinks.We got the tickets cheap, the train ran on time and arrived on time. Got a bike with you? Bring back Virgin whose service was much better. West Coast Academy Long Beach CA Team Coordinator: Pattie Davidson (714) 801-1811 pattiedavidson@verizon.net. During November 2016, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced the InterCity West Coast franchise would be replaced by the West Coast Partnership (WCP). The Weekend menu is similar to whats available from the Standard Class catering trolley, but with the key difference being that what you are offered in First Class will be complimentary. On 8 December 2019, Avanti West Coast took over operations from the prior operating company Virgin Trains, which had run the franchise since 1997. Our Seat Picker allows you to ensure you get your train seat preference for your journey. Particularly if you will be travelling long-distance, prior to making a booking, ShowMeTheJourney recommends looking at the seating plans, which can be downloaded from the Avanti West Coast website. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. You are using an out of date browser. This weekend menu is also available when Mondays and Fridays are national holidays. We have a friendly UK Customer Service Contact Centre, open Monday-Friday. Alternatively, you can buy a child ticket for the train to ensure they have a guaranteed seat. The departure time and not the length of journey will dictate what you will be provided with, because the menu is usually served between 30 mins and an hour after departure. Type in your search or select an option to browse. What restaurants are near Avanti West Coast? At London Euston the number of the platform (track) that a specific departure will be leaving from, normally appears on the information screens 10 -15 minutes prior to departure. In November 2016, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced that the InterCity West Coast franchise would be superseded by the West Coast Partnership (WCP). Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, Milton Keynes to Manchester and back same day. Avanti West Coast, Birmingham Traveller Reviews - Tripadvisor Picking a seat means you get to sit exactly where you want on the train - perfect if youre going on a long journey. Want to have a different view, need to be nearer a plug socket, want to be closer to the shop? You can change your seat via our seat picker after you have purchased your ticket but: *Sorry, at this time you won't be able to change your seat reservation via our website if you have bought an open return. Also if you have booked Advance tickets, don't leave your bike reservation to the last minute. I went second class in the quiet coach on the way out and there was a banana skin on the floor, food strewn everywhere and it was filthy dirty. A catering trolley with hot and cold drinks and snacks should be taken through the train at some point during its journey. Avanti West Coast JourneyCheck - Train times and live real time delay So exactly what I said. We had originally booked an advance weekend first class with Virgin Trains last year several months before Avanti was given the franchise. When you book an Advance ticket for an Avanti train, seat reservations come as standard. The actual journey was very comfortable and the staff in first class were very friendly and the food options and quality very good especially the breakfast on our return journey. . Avanti West Coast is a train operating company in the United Kingdom owned by FirstGroup (70%) and Trenitalia (30%) that operates the West Coast Partnership franchise. Its quick and easy to make a seat reservation when you book your ticket on the app or website, and you can even choose your seating preferences to ensure you secure your favourite spot on the train. This is one of more than If you will be boarding at a large station, where the train will be calling during a journey, there are now usually signs on the platform (track), which will show you where to wait for easy boarding into each coach/carriage. Avanti West Coast provide the principal long-distance passenger services on the West Coast Main Line between London, the West Midlands, North West England, North Wales and Scotland. Its not unknown for some of the coaches on the train to relatively busy, while others will be comparatively empty. You dont need to pre-book an Avanti seat for your journey, but pre-booking your seat on the train takes away any stress, leaving you to sit back, relax and enjoy the journey. Here to help 24/7 with your travel queries, share exciting updates and also the occasional cute pictures of dogs on trains. The First Class coach on an Avanti Super Voyager train - the Virgin branding has now been removed, so the images will be updated once they have the new colour scheme applied. In all honesty, apart from the name change, everything else was the same as previous journeys with Virgin. Seats within this Quiet Coach can be requested when making a reservation. Contact Centre Opening Hours Monday: 10:00 - 16:00 Tuesday: 10:00 - 16:00 Wednesday: 10:00 - 16:00 Thursday: 10:00 - 16:00 Friday: 10:00 - 14:00 Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Contact us: 0344 873 0051 For Anytime and Off-Peak tickets, youll be given the option to reserve a ticket. This train has a bar car with a counter at which hot food can be ordered along with snacks, sandwiches, salads and hot/cold drinks. All coaches offer a mix of seats grouped around a table and airline style seats (though in First and Standard Premier class, the airline-style seats have proper tables for individual use) and you can specify a preference for being sat at a table seat(s) when booking tickets. Then quiet could be normal. Please see below for opening hours. This train has a bar car with a counter at which hot food can be ordered along with snacks, sandwiches, salads and hot/cold drinks. Avanti West Coast launch Standard Premium service - FirstGroup To ensure your child gets a seat on the train, its a good idea to arrive early. Avanti West Coast (@AvantiWestCoast) / Twitter Avanti West Coast has introduced a new feature on its app giving customers the choice to select their ideal seat for their journey when booking tickets. Youre in the right place. When trains I had booked ran,they ran on time to the absolute minute. Except with written permission from an Operator no person on the railway shall, to the annoyance of any person: (i) sing; or (ii) use any instrument, article or equipment for the production or reproduction of sound, it should be absolute that playing any sound from an electronic device such that it is audible by others for the purposes of entertainment is an offence. If youre travelling in a group with friends and family, youll be able to select seats that allow you to sit together, or if you need easy access to a toilet, you can opt for a seat thats located in the same carriage as one. Seat Picker | Amend your seat | Avanti West Coast Avanti is using what had been First Class coaches for its new Standard Premium service, so the info on the exterior of the trains and on departure boards, doesn't yet use the 'Standard Premuim' branding. [35] In October 2022, the UK Government extended Avanti's contract for six months but stated "drastic improvements" were necessary. Not worth the money, about all you get is a couple of free drinks. make it easier to take the train journeys you want or need to make. The train manager on a recent journey told me that Avanti are "planning to do away with the quiet carriage". Spaces for non-folding bikes must be reserved ahead of travel, but these bike spaces can now be booked online as you book your journey tickets. Book travel assistance You can make seat reservations on the app, whether youre planning a trip in advance or taking a spontaneous journey. Partial first class upgrades on Avanti West Coast rail trips - ianVisits The trains are dirty and smelly and Avanti has no shame to charge more than Virgin for train tickets. More legroom, bigger seats and a guaranteed table. You can check whether you already have a reservation by taking a look at your ticket, confirmation email, or by giving us a call. You can simply board the train and find an available seat, but these may be in short supply during peak times.