Tag: Avanti West Coast
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Avanti West Coast Brings Settle to Carlisle Line Back Into Service for First Time in Years
Historic return to a beloved line In a move that thrilled railway enthusiasts and travelers alike, Avanti West Coast operated its first passenger service on the Settle to Carlisle route in years. The operator’s 07:54 GMT departure from Wigan marked a significant milestone as the long-quiet line welcomed a regular service once more. The 73-mile…
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Settle-Carlisle Returns: Avanti West Coast Train Restart
Historic Renewal on a Scenic Line The Settle to Carlisle line, famed for its dramatic landscapes and historic viaducts, welcomed back passenger trains from Avanti West Coast for the first time in years. A notable milestone was achieved when the operator’s service began its journey on the line, signaling a renewed interest in one of…
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Avanti West Coast Resumes Settle to Carlisle Service After Years Away
Historic Route Reopens for Avanti West Coast The Settle to Carlisle line, famed for its dramatic landscapes and historic viaducts, has welcomed a passenger train from Avanti West Coast for the first time in more than a decade. The operator’s 07:54 GMT service from Wigan marked a milestone moment as the route, long cherished by…
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Avanti West Coast faces backlash over ‘virtue signalling’ wheelchair imagery
Controversy surrounds promotional imagery Campaigners have accused Avanti West Coast of engaging in “virtue signalling without the virtue” after the railway operator released visuals featuring wheelchair users. Critics say the imagery fails to accurately reflect the day-to-day experiences of travelling with a disability and risks sensationalising accessibility rather than addressing real needs. The dispute centers…
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Avanti West Coast accused of virtue signaling over wheelchair art
Campaign claims and context Campaigners have accused Avanti West Coast, one of the UK’s leading train operators, of “virtue signalling without the virtue” after the company unveiled imagery featuring wheelchair users in what critics say is a stylised, glossy portrayal of travel with a disability. The critique centers on whether the artwork reflects authentic, everyday…
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Avanti Hit by Virtue Signalling Claims Over Wheelchair Art
Controversy erupts over Avanti’s wheelchair imagery One of the UK’s leading train operators, Avanti West Coast, is at the centre of a dispute after campaigners labelled its latest promotional imagery a case of “virtue signalling without the virtue.” The criticism centres on a campaign that uses photographs of wheelchair users to portray accessibility on services,…