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Would rail freight fare better with “Andy Burnham, PM”?

Simon Walton
September 19, 2025
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From Liverpool birth to Manchester mayor via ministerial posts, and still with a keen eye on Downing Street. The eloquent and outspoken Andy Burnham has…

Member of Parliament backs new Tarmac rail freight flow

Simon Walton
September 16, 2025
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©Hazel Grove is a leafy corner of the leafy corner of southeast Stockport, Greater Manchester. It has the feel of an urban village, and the…

Disruption to East Midlands train services next Saturday

Guest authors
September 15, 2025
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Engineering work next weekend will affect train services between Nottingham and Leicester, and some journeys to/from London St Pancras.

Avanti timetable update brings 86 extra services a week starting today!

Guest authors
September 15, 2025
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Although most operators are changing their timetables in December, Avanti West Coast has already increased services across its routes.

Manchester Metrolink partnership will optimise performance on Bury line

Guest authors
September 15, 2025
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Manchester Metrolink has partnered with rail technology company EneRail to achieve tangible energy savings across its network.

Weekend disruption to train services in Greater Manchester

Guest authors
September 11, 2025
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There will be a disruption to train services between Manchester and Bolton this weekend because of engineering work at Salford Crescent station.

Watch: Derbyshire railway landslip repair complete

Guest authors
August 30, 2025
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Train journeys through Derbyshire’s High Peak are secure after the completion of repairs to a landslip at New Mills.

Watch: Derbyshire railway landslip repair complete

Guest authors
August 30, 2025
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Train journeys through Derbyshire’s High Peak are secure after the completion of repairs to a landslip at New Mills.

Network Rail reopens West Coast Main Line after 21-day closure

Guest authors
August 25, 2025
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Just in time for the August bank holiday, Network Rail has reopened a 50-mile stretch of the West Coast Main Line after major engineering works.

Weekend Works Completed in West Yorkshire

Guest authors
August 22, 2025
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As part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, engineers have been carrying out a series of weekend works to carry out railway upgrades between Manchester, Huddersfield and Leeds.