Work starts to make Swinton rail station fully accessible as part of £100m programme

Work has started to make Swinton rail station fully accessible for all passengers. For years, the steps to the Swinton platforms have been a barrier to many people being able to catch the train – from those with disabilities to older people and carers pushing buggies.  Now, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is investing £4.3m […]

Work starts to make Swinton rail station fully accessible as part of £100m programme

Work has started to make Swinton rail station fully accessible for all passengers. For years, the steps to the Swinton platforms have been a barrier to many people being able to catch the train – from those with disabilities to older people and carers pushing buggies.  Now, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is investing £4.3m […]

CrossCountry passengers reminded to plan ahead for August bank holiday rail travel in Birmingham

Passengers travelling by rail over the August bank holiday weekend are being reminded to check before they travel as major HS2 construction work in Birmingham will affect CrossCountry services. From Saturday 29 August to Monday 31 August 2026, engineering work to install part of the new Saltley Viaduct will mean changes to rail services between […]

CrossCountry passengers reminded to plan ahead for August bank holiday rail travel in Birmingham

Passengers travelling by rail over the August bank holiday weekend are being reminded to check before they travel as major HS2 construction work in Birmingham will affect CrossCountry services. From Saturday 29 August to Monday 31 August 2026, engineering work to install part of the new Saltley Viaduct will mean changes to rail services between […]