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Storm disrupted NW England and Midlands

Simon Walton
March 26, 2026
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When the wind blows. A blast of Arctic air has brought cold temperatures and high winds to the West Coast of England. No prizes for…

Major Disruption continuing to affect Lancashire and Greater Manchester trains as tree falls on line

Guest authors
March 25, 2026
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A tree has fallen on the railway line between Bolton and Lostock and has closed all lines due to the damage caused. Trains will divert…

WATCH: First electric train on newly-electrified line in Greater Manchester

Guest authors
June 4, 2025
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For the first time since the announcement that the line from Wigan to Bolton in Greater Manchester would be electrified, an electric train has operated…

Preston to Colne trains set to begin trial this April

Guest authors
March 28, 2025
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To help older and disabled people when they use trains, Northern is running a trial to give them greater confidence when they use the rail network.

50 Northern stations to have parcel delivery lockers

Guest authors
September 24, 2024
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Lockers operated by the parcel delivery service Quadient are being installed at 50 railway stations throughout the North of England.

Railway line in Greater Manchester to be closed for 10 days

Guest authors
August 17, 2024
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The closure is for electrification works.

Souped up ’66 DB Cargo’s tasty treat

Simon Walton
May 6, 2024
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Heavier loads, greater pulling power. Weight for weight, the workhorse Class 66 diesel is already one fo the most powerful locomotives to have turned out on British rails. Now, DB Cargo UK has decided, enough is not enough. The Doncaster-based operator has gotten under the hood and pulled a few customising tricks out of the…

Greater Manchester trains to be disrupted as work gets underway

Guest authors
February 14, 2024
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Wigan to Bolton electrification works and improvements around Southport mean disruption for passengers in North West England.