Motorway in Greater Manchester to close while railway bridge is rebuilt

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Guest authors

The line between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale is to be closed for 19 days in September so that a major railway bridge over the M62 can be rebuilt

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Investigation launched into Manchester Piccadilly derailment

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April 21, 2026
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB has set out the investigation it will be carrying out into the derailment of a Metrolink tram in Manchester last month.

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Mayors put case for ‘Northern Arc’ linked by Liverpool-Manchester railway

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March 13, 2025
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At a trade fair in France today, political leaders put the case for a new railway linking Liverpool and Manchester.

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Greater Manchester: mine shafts found in railway station work

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February 16, 2024
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While carrying out work in connection with an Access for All’ upgrade at Walkden station, engineers discovered some historic mine shafts.

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