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Investigation launched into Manchester Piccadilly derailment

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April 21, 2026
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB has set out the investigation it will be carrying out into the derailment of a Metrolink tram in Manchester last month.

Campaign to raise awareness of Manchester’s antisocial reporting app

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April 4, 2026
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A new campaign n Manchester aims to make young people aware of TravelSafe LiveChat for reporting incidents of criminal or antisocial activity.

Update on Dapol OO Gauge Class 323 Electric Multiple Units

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March 21, 2026
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Dapol has announced progress on its proposed release of OO Gauge Class 323 Electric Multiple Units (EMU).

Fault causes Manchester Metrolink line suspension

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January 30, 2026
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Transport for Greater Manchester is reminding passengers to check before travelling, as an ongoing electricity fault has meant the suspension of part of the Eccles…

Applications open for an experienced boilersmith

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January 24, 2026
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Locomotive Engineers Riley & Son (E) Ltd. wish to recruit a boilersmith to work on heritage steam locomotives at its workshops in Greater Manchester.

£6.5m project set to get underway at Greater Manchester railway station

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January 17, 2026
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February will see work at Hindley station to make it more accessible for everyone.

Greater Manchester train derailment report released

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December 25, 2025
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A report into a freight train derailment in Greater Manchester has been released by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. The accident happened at around 11:25…

Yellow Northern train promotes integration of transport in Greater Manchester

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December 14, 2025
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A Northern train has been painted yellow to promote the integration of Greater Manchester’s train services into the Bee Network from December 2026.

Yellow Northern train promotes integration of transport in Greater Manchester

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December 14, 2025
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A Northern train has been painted yellow to promote the integration of Greater Manchester’s train services into the Bee Network from December 2026.

Yellow Northern train promotes integration of transport in Greater Manchester

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December 14, 2025
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A Northern train has been painted yellow to promote the integration of Greater Manchester’s train services into the Bee Network from December 2026.