First new Avanti all-electric trains enter service in Liverpool
Avanti West Coast‘s Class 807s, which were built by Hitachi, have been launched into service today (11th November 2024). The first run in service took…
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Classic diesel locomotive to visit Newcastle this week
45118 is set to haul ‘The Pennine Peak’ this Friday (8th November) as part of an Intercity tour. Departing Crewe at 08:23, the train will…
Cheshire railway line closed as person hit by train
There is major disruption this morning on the line between Warrington Central and Manchester Oxford Road. This comes as emergency services are responding to a…
Liverpool passengers reminded of train changes this Sunday
Network Rail is advising passengers that mainline trains will not run to Liverpool Lime Street station this Sunday (20 October), as it will be carryin…
Charity railtour to bid farewell to West Midlands trains
The Branch Line Society is running the Class 323 Farewell from Birmingham to Liverpool on 29 September as a tribute to the class.
Battery train begins testing ahead of trials in Yorkshire
Testing of battery trains is to begin soon between York and Manchester Airport and Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street.
Train services will be disrupted on Rugby League’s Magic Weekend
On 17/18 August, Huddersfield station will be closed, which will affect fans travelling to Leeds for Rugby League’s Magic Weekend.
Alstom secures contract extension to maintain TransPennine Express trains
Contract extension will see Alstom maintain TransPennine Nova 2 trains until December 2025
Appeal for help after robbery at Liverpool station
Officers have released images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the robbery of a vulnerable man in Liverpool.
Extra train to run for Taylor Swift fans heading home from Anfield
On Saturday 15th June, TransPennine Express (TPE) will put on an extra service from Liverpool to Manchester for Taylor Swift fans heading home from th…
