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.
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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…
Network Rail announce upcoming festive engineering works
Passengers urged to plan ahead before festive season engineering works commence
Investigation begins into Manchester freight train derailment
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has begun an investigation after a freight train derailed in Manchester. The freight train, which was made up of 24…
Greater Manchester Motorway reopens after railway bridge demolished
Network Rail is thanking motorists for their patience after a weekend closure took place to allow a railway bridge to be demolished.
Tasty treats for your pooch onboard Welsh trains
Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched a new menu of dog treats, which it believes is the first on the UK rail network.