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Signalling could be at fault in fatal Lancashire crash? RAIB launches full investigation

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July 16, 2026
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has announced that they have launched an investigation after a fatal crash between a car and a train in Lancashire.…

Cheshire station renamed to support England’s World Cup bid

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July 15, 2026
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To support England ahead of their World Cup semi-final with Argentina, Holmes Chapel railway station has been renamed “It’s Coming Holmes Chapel”.

Cheshire station renamed to support England’s World Cup bid

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July 15, 2026
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To support England ahead of their World Cup semi-final with Argentina, Holmes Chapel railway station has been renamed “It’s Coming Holmes Chapel”.

Cheshire station renamed to support England’s World Cup bid

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July 15, 2026
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To support England ahead of their World Cup semi-final with Argentina, Holmes Chapel railway station has been renamed “It’s Coming Holmes Chapel”.

Comedian shows children that reading can be fun

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July 14, 2026
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Comedian Sara Pascoe has been encouraging families to spend their time reading whilst travelling on trains.

Weekend disruption across Sunderland area this month

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July 9, 2026
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Network Rail engineering work will affect train services in the Sunderland area for the next two weekends.

Merseyside trains set to be suspended for five days

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July 8, 2026
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At the end of this month, train services between Southport and Wigan will be suspended because of major engineering works.

Lancashire train involved in fatal collision as emergency services attend scene

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June 25, 2026
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Sadly, a Lancashire train has been involved in a fatal collision this morning near Bamber Bridge. The 07:51 from Colne to Preston has hit a…

Over 1,000 children learn about railway safety at Leeds station

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June 22, 2026
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Interactive railway safety sessions held at Leeds railway station on 15th June, as part of the station’s Safety Week, attracted over 1,000 Year 6 pupils.

Customer experience at Northern shows great improvement

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June 20, 2026
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Northern has achieved one of the largest increases in customer satisfaction in its history through its ‘Creating Customer Confidence’ programme.