Christmas travel advice released by Avanti West Coast

With Halloween out of the way, attention is turning to Christmas, and Avanti West Coast is advising passengers to book in advance to take advantage of the best fares. The train operator has released all tickets through to the new year, including the Advance fares that offer the best value for money. Peak restrictions have also been lifted from Friday 18th December up until the 3rd January, allowing passengers to travel whenever they want. Avanti West Coast is also warning passengers of upcoming engineering work, with the West Coast Main Line set to see a range of engineering work between the 24th December and 1st January. This includes a five-day closure of Birmingham New Street, which will affect Avanti West Coast services and other operators. “We know how many people rely on our network for travel to see their loved ones over the festive period, which is why we’re urging customers to book in advance now that all tickets have been released for these key dates. “Booking tickets early means customers have access to our best value fares, can secure a seat for the journey and are able to start making exciting plans over the holidays.” Kathryn O’Brien, Customer Experience Director at Avanti West Coast