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Manchester Metrolink line takes 700,000 journeys off the road

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November 28, 2025
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During the year 2024/25, the Metrolink Trafford Park line was responsible for people making early 700,000 fewer journeys by car or taxi.

3 MILLION train tickets made available for just £2

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September 30, 2025
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Northern is once again having its Flash Sale, with 3 million tickets available for just £2. Tickets are on sale now and will run until…

ORR rejects plans for direct London trains for Wrexham, Rochdale and Manchester passengers

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July 3, 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road have rejected plans for direct trains to London from three companies, citing a lack of capacity on the West…

Greater Manchester’s Bee Network to be Fully Integrated by 2030

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June 6, 2025
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Thanks to a funding boost of £2.5 billion, Greater Manchester is set to be the UK’s first fully integrated, zero-emission public transport system by 2030.

Manchester City Centre trams suspended after power-outage

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April 29, 2025
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Transport for Greater Manchester are advising passengers to plan ahead as trams are suspended on parts of the Metrolink due to a power outage. An…

Broom cupboard Barista business expands across North West rail network

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March 24, 2025
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Small barista business expands across the Northern network

Steam locomotive to pass through Lancashire and Yorkshire this Monday

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March 16, 2025
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LMS Black 5 No. 44871 is to pass through Lancashire and Yorkshire this Monday (17th March). Departing the East Lancashire Railway at 10:41, the locomotive…

Bee Network trains and stations part of ‘London-style’ plan for Manchester

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January 22, 2025
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Transport for Greater Manchester has announced plans to bring train services into the Bee Network. Andy Burnham‘s plan with the Bee Network is to bring…

East Lancashire Railway awarded £1.3m grant to carry out urgent repair work

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December 23, 2024
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The East Lancashire Railway has been awarded more than £1.3m in grants to carry out repair work to the Higher Woodhill Viaduct. The last repairs…

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.