Between April and August the number of persons holding Disabled Persons Railcards increased by 25% over the same period last year.
Railway reopen after overnight overhead line damage in Stockport
Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel after overhead lines which power trains were damaged in Stockport overnight. It happened shortly after midnight near Stockport viaduct and resulted in an empty Northern train being stranded and blocking the line. Network Rail teams have been working throughout the night to repair the damage […]
Railway reopen after overnight overhead line damage in Stockport
Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel after overhead lines which power trains were damaged in Stockport overnight. It happened shortly after midnight near Stockport viaduct and resulted in an empty Northern train being stranded and blocking the line. Network Rail teams have been working throughout the night to repair the damage […]
ORR seeks views on fair rail ticketing under GBR
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched a consultation on a draft Retail Code of Practice that would establish new safeguards for the future online rail ticket market under Great British Railways (GBR). The draft Code is intended to help ensure the market remains fair and open, supporting competition and passenger choice as […]
Northern to upgrade North West journeys with longer, better trains
Train operator Northern is set to introduce 37 refurbished Class 350 trains onto its network, bringing air conditioning, increased capacity, and a more comfortable journey to customers travelling across Manchester and the wider North West. The trains, which will undergo a £25 million programme of improvements before entering service, will begin replacing Northern’s existing ‘Class […]
Investment to boost reliability at Goole Swing Bridge
Network Rail is investing £200,000 to renew key equipment at Goole Swing Bridge and keep trains running safely and reliably over the River Ouse. Passengers are advised that the project will mean buses replace trains between Doncaster and Hull on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October. Network Rail teams will replace power cables and renew […]