Major upgrade of West Coast Main Line signals in Cheshire completed
During the August bank holiday weekend, signals over a key section of the West Coast main line through Cheshire were upgraded.
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Number of Community Projects Across Norfolk and Suffolk Up For Awards
A number of projects to help bring communities together in Norfolk and Suffolk have been shortlisted for awards.
Cumbrian railway station platforms to be extended
To accommodate longer trains, platforms at five railway stations in Cumbria are to be extended in a £9.5m investment.
Book Review: The Liverpool & Manchester Railway – An Operating History by Anthony Dawson
This book describes the day-to-day operations, including passenger and goods working, timetabling, signalling, and rules and regulations.
Bentham Line shortlisted for three National Community Rail Awards
The Leeds-Morecambe Community Rail Partnership were especially thrilled at the news as they had been shortlisted for all three entries they had made.
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New Crewe – London – Manchester Charter train to be operated by Locomotive Services Group
The heritage rail operator will launch its Friday Charter train service on Friday the 19th of August 2022 with tickets now on sale!
Kew Bridge station closure to hit Brentford v Manchester United football match
Network Rail has apologised to football fans for the closure of Kew Bridge station during the weekend of Brentford’s match against Manchester United…
Investment in TransPennine Route Upgrade trebled to over £9.bn
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that the investment for TransPennine Route Upgrades (TRU) is to be more than trebled.
Northern’s ‘Top 5’ secondary schools for fare evasion
In figures released today by Northern, schools in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and Merseyside feature in the ‘Top 5’ for students caught fare eva…
Edinburgh station now has 84 new electric vehicle charging points
Passengers can charge their electric vehicles whilst they travel thanks to the new charging points at Edinburgh Waverley station.