Rochdale to London trains plan revealed
First Group has announced it has submitted the first phase of an application which could see them operate direct trains to London for Rochdale passeng…
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Metrolink services to be disrupted this Saturday
Because of engineering works, there will be changes to services on Metrolink in Greater Manchester this weekend.
Manchester trams to be disrupted this Sunday
Tram services through Manchester Victoria will be affected on 25 February when engineers carry out work on a cracked rail removed last month.
Manchester passengers thanked for using the train instead of the car
On 9 November, passengers arriving at Manchester Victoria were thanked for choosing rail instead of car for their journeys.
New podcast tells the story of fatal Eccles train crash in 1984
The Signals to Danger podcast has launched its new episode, telling the story of the collision between two trains in Eccles on 4 December 1984.
Train operator reveals top stations for students in Cheshire, Manchester and Lancashire
Northern has released a map showing which of its routes are the most popular with students for their commute to schools and colleges.
Voting opens as 48 stations compete for title of ‘Britain’s best loved station’
This week stations across the country will compete for the title of ‘The UK’s best-loved station’ and be declared winner of the World Cup of Sta…
Flying Scotsman is set to pass through Lancashire and Yorkshire this Sunday
World-famous locomotive, 60103 Flying Scotsman, is set to pass through Lancashire and Yorkshire this Sunday (26th March 2023).
Steam locomotive 46115 Scots Guardsman to visit Liverpool, Sheffield and Scarborough this Saturday
46115 Scots Guardsman will be visiting Liverpool, Sheffield and Scarborough this Saturday as it hauls The Coast to Coast Express.
Steam locomotive 46100 Royal Scot to visit York and Scarborough this Wednesday
LMS 'Scot' No. 46100 'Royal Scot' will be passing through York this Wednesday (11th May 2022) as it hauls a special tour to Scarborough.
