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Urgent safety advice released after Manchester train derailment

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October 24, 2024
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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

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October 21, 2024
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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

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October 18, 2024
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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

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October 13, 2024
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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

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October 11, 2024
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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

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October 9, 2024
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Travellers urged to take the Tram as Manchester gears up for a sports extravaganza weekend

New UK intermodal rail connection for London and Manchester

Simon Walton
October 3, 2024
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Freightliner has launched a Tilbury to Manchester intermodal service, the first supported by Network Rail’s new financial incentive.

School trips by train instead of coach could benefit budgets

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September 30, 2024
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To save money on school trips, train operator Northern has suggested that schools should “Give up the coach and try us instead”.

Manchester is united over Freightliner Old Trafford move

Simon Walton
September 27, 2024
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The controversial plan by Manchester United Football Club to annex a rail freight terminal may just have taken a step towards an amicable outcome. The…

Special steam train trip to raise money for Manchester cancer charity

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September 27, 2024
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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…