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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…

Network Rail announce upcoming festive engineering works

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September 26, 2024
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Passengers urged to plan ahead before festive season engineering works commence

Manchester crash recovery pictures and investigation underway

Simon Walton
September 25, 2024
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Britain’s official crash scene investigators, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), has formally declared its interests in the recent freight derailment in Manchester. The RAIB…

Investigation begins into Manchester freight train derailment

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September 23, 2024
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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…

Manchester bridge replacement goes ahead despite Denton derailment

Simon Walton
September 19, 2024
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A planned bridge reconstruction in Manchester goes ahead this weekend despite the unplanned bridge deconstruction on the other side of the city. Castleton Bridge, which…

Manchester bridge back broken under aggregates train

Simon Walton
September 9, 2024
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One Manchester bridge is being replaced, while another has shattered under a freight train. Railway neighbours reported the sound of a building collapsing and fixtures…

Greater Manchester Motorway reopens after railway bridge demolished

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September 9, 2024
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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

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September 5, 2024
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Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched a new menu of dog treats, which it believes is the first on the UK rail network.

Over 1,000 use new Yorkshire Dales tourist train in first 3 months

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September 3, 2024
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In a boost to tourism in the Yorkshire Dales, over 1,000 people have travelled on the Yorkshire Dales Explorer train service that started in June this year.

Battery train begins testing ahead of trials in Yorkshire

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September 1, 2024
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Testing of battery trains is to begin soon between York and Manchester Airport and Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street.