Transpennine Route Upgrade sees first electric wires installed for Greater Manchester
The wires will provide power for faster, cleaner and more reliable trains which will operate between Manchester and Stalybridge
Day: 9 November 2022
Chesterfield station’s platform canopies are being refurbished
Work has started on a refurbishment of the 19th-century-style platform canopies at Chesterfield station to make it more welcoming for passengers.
Telford MP performs Telford Steam Railway commemorative opening
On 5th November, Lucy Allan MP formally opened a platform extension and commemorative bench on the Telford Steam Railway.
Tickets for East Lancs’ Railway’s Santa Specials selling fast
This year’s Christmas Santa Specials at the East Lancashire Railway are in great demand and tickets are selling fast.
Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas to visit Margate this Friday
45596 Bahamas will be on the mainline this Friday (11th November) as it hauls a London to Margate tour.
£2.5m Partnership for National Railway Museum and Porterbrook for the Railway Futures Gallery
Substantial support for the National Railway Museum has been announced by Porterbrook with a huge £2.5m sponsorship agreement