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Greater Manchester model railway shop offers Annual Plus members a discount

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March 13, 2024
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We are pleased to announce that Sawyer Models have joined the RailAdvent Plus discount scheme, offering our annual members a discount on a variety of models.

NHS launches new mental health support service on the railway in Manchester

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February 26, 2024
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A British Transport Joint Response service now offers support to help people on the railway with mental health problems in Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester railway station to be relocated and rebuilt

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February 23, 2024
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A Greater Manchester station is set to receive a new fully accessible station by 2030.

Rail industry responds as ‘blueprint’ for the future of British rail is published

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February 21, 2024
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Great British Railways moved a step closer as a draft bill outlined the new responsibilities of the strategic body.

Greater Manchester: mine shafts found in railway station work

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February 16, 2024
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While carrying out work in connection with an Access for All’ upgrade at Walkden station, engineers discovered some historic mine shafts.

Greater Manchester: mine shafts found in railway station work

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February 16, 2024
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While carrying out work in connection with an Access for All’ upgrade at Walkden station, engineers discovered some historic mine shafts.

Timetable changes for Manchester trams because of a cracked rail

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February 9, 2024
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Changes are being introduced on parts of Metrolink from 12 February to improve reliability while a cracked rail near Victoria tram stop is being repaired.

‘Tap in, Tap Out’ for railway stations in Manchester and the West Midlands

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February 1, 2024
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Passengers in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands are set to benefit from “simpler, more flexible travel” from next year.

East Lancashire Railway to hold a Western Region Weekend in April

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January 31, 2024
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In April the East Lancashire Railway is holding a Western Region Weekend heritage steam and diesel locomotives associated with the Western Region.

Relief all round for Broadbottom station toilet users

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January 29, 2024
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Broadbottom station has a new, fully-accessible toilet, part of a plan by Transport for Greater Manchester to install 83 such facilities across the region.