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Do Not Travel: Major London – Scotland railway line shut after landslip

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February 22, 2025
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A landslip has closed the West Coast Main Line near Beattock and a Do Not Travel warning has been issued. No trains are running between…

Stockport roundabout set for year-long closure as railway upgrade work takes place

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February 19, 2025
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A roundabout above the WCML is set to close for a full year while the bridge it sits on is to be replaced.

Transport Minister visits Manchester to gather ideas on integrated transport

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February 13, 2025
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Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, has visited Manchester to launch a series of regional roadshows for improving transport.

Tottenham v Manchester United: Rail passengers asked not to use railway station as travel advice released

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February 12, 2025
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Tottenham and Manchester United fans are being asked to plan ahead due to train service changes. Engineering work will mean that Greater Anglia services will…

Trial sees more ‘Welcome Points’ at railway stations across the region

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February 10, 2025
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Northern is working on a trial to see more Welcome Points introduced at railway stations across their network. The units have been developed in partnership…

Manchester rail passengers warned of Major Disruption after car crashes onto railway tracks

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February 7, 2025
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Due to a police incident, which involved an overnight car crash that saw the car crash onto the railway line, there is major disruption this…

DRS starts Teesport-Manchester trial with ultra-low wagons

Marco Raimondi
February 7, 2025
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Direct Rail Service (DRS) launched a pilot connection from Teesport, on the English northeastern coast to Trafford Park in Manchester. The new service is “the…

Freight train operator begins groundbreaking trial

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February 6, 2025
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Direct Rail Services has begun operating a new service from Teesport to Manchester. It is the first service to use ultra-low IDA wagons that allow…

Old Trafford: new stadium, freight relocated

Simon Walton
February 3, 2025
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The UK government has expressed its backing for the redevelopment of the Old Trafford precinct around the Manchester United stadium. There are implications for rail…

Government backs Manchester freight moves

Simon Walton
February 3, 2025
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UK Government has given backing to Manchester United stadium redevelopment plans which include a beneficial move for rail freight operations.