Clun Castle returns to former GWR North & West route
On 5th March, Clun Castle returned to the GWR North & West route, 55 years after it hauled the last express train over the route.
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Avanti West Coast introduces extra services to Manchester and the West Midlands
Avanti West Coast has increased its services in response to increased demand from passengers returning to rail.
Historic Grade II-listed Cheshire signal box restored
The Grade II-listed Helsby Junction signal box has been upgraded as part of a £65,000 investment in the railways in northern England.
RMT strike to affect TPE train services this Sunday
Industrial action by members of the RMT union is due to disrupt services on TransPennine Express (TPE) routes next Sunday, 27th February.
Manchester to Stalybridge line subject to disruption until end of May
The line between Manchester and Stalybridge will be subject to disruption during weekends until the end of May.
TransPennine Express prepares for RMT strike action
TransPennine Express (TPE) is preparing to mitigate strike action planned by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) for this weekend.
Merseyrail to increase train services from 14 February
Services on Merseyrail are being increased from 14 February as the impact on staff availability arising from COVID becomes less of a problem.
New rail timetable for Manchester agreed by Government leaders
A new timetable for Manchester has been agreed on by Northern leaders and the Government
Warrington Bank Quay railway bridge to be replaced at Easter
Passengers travelling to or via Warrington Bank Quay this Easter are being asked to plan ahead as changes to train times will affect journeys as a bri…
Northern Belle doubles up steam locomotive tours to ‘cope with demand’
The Coronavirus vaccine is beginning to bring infection rates in the UK down, and now, railtour operator, Northern Belle, has confirmed to RailAdvent …
