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Lumo wins support for Rochdale-to-London train service

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December 17, 2024
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rain operator Lumo has won local support for its plan to run the first high-speed rail service from Rochdale to London in 25 years.

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…

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.

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…

Enjoy a day out by train to the Yorkshire Dales

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June 6, 2024
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Train operator Northern has announced a new Saturday service from Rochdale to Ribblehead for people who wish to explore the Yorkshire Dales.

Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to pass through Manchester and Newcastle this Friday

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April 4, 2024
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Streamlined steam loco set to move to Newcastle ahead of railtour

Manchester needs more rail freight to move construction materials

Simon Walton
January 5, 2024
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A new report sets out the economic and environmental case for more rail freight into Greater Manchester. The metropolitan area around Manchester is experiencing a significant construction boom, and the vital part played by rail freight has been recognised in a joint report from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and the Rail Freight Group (RFG), […]