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Motorway in Greater Manchester to close while railway bridge is rebuilt

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March 22, 2024
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The line between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale is to be closed for 19 days in September so that a major railway bridge over the M62 can be rebuilt

Transpennine Route Upgrade progress marked by first electric train

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March 18, 2024
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There was cause for celebration when, for the first time, an electric train ran between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge.

Work begins to replace lifts at Greater Manchester station

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March 17, 2024
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Work on replacing the lifts at Bolton has begun, it’s expected to be completed by late Autumn.

Greater Manchester model railway shop offers Annual Plus members a discount

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March 13, 2024
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We are pleased to announce that Sawyer Models have joined the RailAdvent Plus discount scheme, offering our annual members a discount on a variety of models.

NHS launches new mental health support service on the railway in Manchester

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February 26, 2024
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A British Transport Joint Response service now offers support to help people on the railway with mental health problems in Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester railway station to be relocated and rebuilt

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February 23, 2024
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A Greater Manchester station is set to receive a new fully accessible station by 2030.

Rail industry responds as ‘blueprint’ for the future of British rail is published

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February 21, 2024
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Great British Railways moved a step closer as a draft bill outlined the new responsibilities of the strategic body.

Greater Manchester: mine shafts found in railway station work

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February 16, 2024
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While carrying out work in connection with an Access for All’ upgrade at Walkden station, engineers discovered some historic mine shafts.

Greater Manchester: mine shafts found in railway station work

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February 16, 2024
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While carrying out work in connection with an Access for All’ upgrade at Walkden station, engineers discovered some historic mine shafts.

Timetable changes for Manchester trams because of a cracked rail

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February 9, 2024
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Changes are being introduced on parts of Metrolink from 12 February to improve reliability while a cracked rail near Victoria tram stop is being repaired.