Where to see steam locomotive 45212 in Derbyshire this Sunday
LMS Black 5 No. 45212 will be in operation this Sunday (27th October 2024), hauling The Peaks Express from Preston to Derby and return. Note:…
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Where to see steam locomotive 45212 this Saturday
The Northern Belle is running once again this weekend (Saturday 24th October) and this time it will be part hauled by LMS Black 5 No.…
Urgent safety advice released after Manchester train derailment
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released urgent safety advice following a freight train derailment in Manchester. The freight train, which was travelling between Peak…
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…
Greater Manchester rail stations to close next year for improvement work
Greater Manchester stations Salford Central and Salford Crescent will close for periods of 2025, as Network Rail carries out improvement works.
Five weeks disruption for West Yorkshire train services
From 21st October, train services in West Yorkshire will be disrupted on weekdays because of ongoing work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
Greater Manchester train driver recognised for 50 years of service
Colleagues of a train driver at Northern’s TrainCare Centre in Newton Heath depot have celebrated his 50 years service on the railway.
Travel advice released ahead of Manchester Half Marathon
Travellers urged to take the Tram as Manchester gears up for a sports extravaganza weekend
School trips by train instead of coach could benefit budgets
To save money on school trips, train operator Northern has suggested that schools should “Give up the coach and try us instead”.
Special steam train trip to raise money for Manchester cancer charity
This weekend’s Mancunian trip between Manchester and Bridgnorth will raise money for Maggie’s charity. Maggies offer emotional and practical support to those with cancer and…