Accessibility improvements planned for Lancashire railway station
Approval in principle has been granted to improve accessibility at Accrington railway station in Lancashire by constructing a new footbridge with lift…
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“Encouraging” statement from Rail Minister for reopening Lancashire – Yorkshire railway line
Rail Minister Huw Merriman has agreed to talk to Red Wall MPs as a step in getting approval to restore the railway line from Skipton to Colne Railway.
Steam locomotive 45407 The Lancashire Fusilier to pass through Yorkshire this Wednesday
LMS Black 5 No. 45407 The Lancashire Fusilier is to pass through Yorkshire this Wednesday as it heads to the Wensleydale Railway.
Jacobite steam locomotives to head for Lancashire this Monday
The locomotives that were used to haul The Jacobite over the summer will be returning to Lancashire this Monday, 30th October 2023.
Cheshire and Lancashire railway stations praised by the Royal Horticultural Society
The stations, which are based in the North West of the country, were recognised at the RHS 'Britain in Bloom' awards.
Stray cats find a ‘purrfect’ home in Lancashire railway depot
Nearly ten years ago, an apparently stray cat who was skinny, cold, and hungry, turned up at Northern’s train depot at Blackpool in Lancashire.
New project shows how rail can help young people combat loneliness
Young people have been involved in community rail activities to see how rail and public transport is useful in boosting opportunities and confidence.
Posters on Lancashire station takes travellers back to the 1950s
The railway station at Parbold in Lancashire station has been brightened up with posters that take visitors back in time to the 1950s.
Action group wants East Lancashire to benefit from HS2 cancellation
According to the Skipton East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership, projects to compensate for cancellation of HS2 completely ignores East Lancashire.
Report released after train derailment near Carlisle
The RAIB has issued its report into a derailment at Petteril Bridge Junction, Carlisle last year and caused a 7-week closure of the railway.