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Storm Bert: Number of Lancashire and Yorkshire railway lines affected by severe weather

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November 23, 2024
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Northern is urging passengers to check ahead as a number of lines are being affected by Storm Bert and severe weather. Trains between Lancaster and…

Steam locomotive 45407 The Lancashire Fusilier to visit Carlisle this week

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November 13, 2024
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The Northern Belle is running once again this week, and this time will feature LMS Black 5 No. 45407 The Lancashire Fusilier for part of…

Where to see steam locomotive 45212 this Saturday

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October 25, 2024
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The Northern Belle is running once again this weekend (Saturday 24th October) and this time it will be part hauled by LMS Black 5 No.…

Northern workers trained to help protect rising number of vulnerable railway users

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September 20, 2024
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Train operator Northern is arranging training for its workforce to help protect the rising number of vulnerable passengers.

Praise for Lancashire railway staff who spotted missing girl

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September 9, 2024
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Two railway staff at Blackburn railway station in Lancashire have been praised for helping to reunite a missing eight-year-old girl with her family.

Over 1,000 use new Yorkshire Dales tourist train in first 3 months

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September 3, 2024
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In a boost to tourism in the Yorkshire Dales, over 1,000 people have travelled on the Yorkshire Dales Explorer train service that started in June this year.

Steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere set to pass through Oxenholme Lake District this Saturday

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August 22, 2024
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34067 Tangmere is set to pass through Oxenholme Lake District this Saturday (24th August) as it hauls part of The Cumbrian Mountain Express.

Lancashire rail lines to have no Northern service this Sunday

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June 27, 2024
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Northern is advising passengers of short term cancellations this Sunday, 30th June.

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.

HS2 funds help improve Lancashire roads

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May 17, 2024
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Blackburn and Darwen Council receives HS2 funding to repair roads.