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Heritage diesel locomotive to visit Whitby this Friday

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October 28, 2026
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A West Coast Class 47 locomotive will be visiting Whitby as it hauls The Whitby Goth Express this Friday (30th October 2026). Departing Preston (Lancs)…

WATCH: Manchester upgrades provide better operational flexibility

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October 19, 2026
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Network Rail has recently completed three projects in Greater Manchester to provide capacity for longer trains with more seats.

Upgrade work begins at Manchester railway station

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September 20, 2026
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Work starts on Manchester Victoria’s new stairways.

Upgrade work begins at Manchester railway station

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September 20, 2026
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Work starts on Manchester Victoria’s new stairways.

West Yorkshire trains diverted as fire breaks out in tunnel

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January 25, 2026
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Trains are being disrupted this morning after a fire broke out inside Standedge Tunnel, between Marsden and Stalybridge. Trains cannot run between these two stations…

Where and when to see a Class 52 locomotive as it hauls The Pathfinder Finale

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December 19, 2025
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Class 52 No. D1015 is to haul The Pathfinder Finale this weekend (20th December), which will bid farewell to tour promoter, Pathfinder Railtours. Departing Salisbury…

New Northern train livery celebrates Railway 200

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September 11, 2025
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Northern has adorned a Class 158 train with artwork that celebrates key moments and people in railway history.

New Northern train livery celebrates Railway 200

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September 11, 2025
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Northern has adorned a Class 158 train with artwork that celebrates key moments and people in railway history.

York to Church Fenton stage of TRU is Complete

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August 7, 2025
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York to Church Fenton stage of the Transpennine Route Upgrade is completed

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…