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‘Tap in, Tap Out’ for railway stations in Manchester and the West Midlands

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February 1, 2024
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Passengers in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands are set to benefit from “simpler, more flexible travel” from next year.

Welsh slate to be used as part of Manchester museum conservation programme

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February 1, 2024
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The 140-year-old warehouse is seeing essential conservation work carried out as part of a multi-million pound programme for the museum

Relief all round for Broadbottom station toilet users

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January 29, 2024
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Broadbottom station has a new, fully-accessible toilet, part of a plan by Transport for Greater Manchester to install 83 such facilities across the region.

Unlocking Innovation welcomes Telent as new Strategic Partner

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January 29, 2024
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The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced that Telent is joining the Unlocking Innovation programme as a Strategic Partner.

Book Review: West Coast Main Lines 1957-1963 by John Palmer

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January 27, 2024
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This book provides a history of the West Coast Main Lines and a detailed look at its locomotives and operations during the years 1957 to 1963.

Fault at Manchester Piccadilly affecting Cheshire, Lancashire and Scotland trains

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January 26, 2024
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Network Rail are advising passengers to check before travelling as trains are delayed today due to a fault with the overhead wire equipment.

Hope Valley Railway Upgrade nearing completion

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January 26, 2024
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Track and signalling work carried out last weekend on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade has brought it a step nearer completion.

Video: Northern to visit job fairs in hunt for recruits

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January 25, 2024
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Train operator Northern is to attend job fairs in Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester in the hope of finding new recruits.

CrossCountry services to be affected by ASLEF of industrial action

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January 25, 2024
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Because of a strike by ASLEF, there will be no CrossCountry services on 5 February, and short-notice changes between 29 January and 6 February.

Hope Valley Bamford loop passes with flying colours

Simon Walton
January 22, 2024
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The Hope Valley upgrade in the north of England is improving the railway between Manchester and Sheffield. The project is being promoted as a provision for more reliable and faster passenger journeys. However, the route is also vital to freight operations. It generates multiple flows from industrial plants and aggregates quarries. The latest part of […]