Redundant railway land in Wigan transformed into wildflower haven for bees
Redundant railway land next to the West Coast Main Line in Wigan is being transformed into a bee-friendly space.
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This Weekend: Buses replace trains as upgrades take place between Preston and Manchester / Warrington
Passengers travelling in the North West this weekend are being advised of changes to journeys as Network Rail carry out essential railway improvements…
Work begins on new railway station in Merseyside
Work has started on the construction of a new station, due to open in 2023, at Headbolt Lane in Kirkby in Merseyside.
Steam locomotive 6233 Duchess of Sutherland to visit Carlisle this Saturday
For the first time in a number of years, LMS Duchess No. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland will be visiting Carlisle as part of a Vintage Trains tour.
Avanti West Coast introduces extra services to Manchester and the West Midlands
Avanti West Coast has increased its services in response to increased demand from passengers returning to rail.
Lift work at Manchester Piccadilly railway station is now underway.
Work to replace the lifts providing access for platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly station is now underway.
Weekend journeys affected as £3m project takes place in Greater Manchester
Passengers are being reminded of changes affecting weekend journeys between Bolton and Manchester as Network Rail carries out improvement work
Bridge upgrades to prepare for Wigan to Bolton electrification
To prepare for the line between Wigan and Bolton to be electrified, 17 structures on the route need to be overhauled.
New rail timetable for Manchester agreed by Government leaders
A new timetable for Manchester has been agreed on by Northern leaders and the Government
Wigan at the heart of Leaf Busting train operations to keep passengers moving
Rail Head Treatment Trains (RHTT) and Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs), also known by Network Rail as Leaf-Busting trains, have begun operating in the No…