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Greater Manchester rail stations to close next year for improvement work

Guest authors
October 18, 2024
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Greater Manchester stations Salford Central and Salford Crescent will close for periods of 2025, as Network Rail carries out improvement works.

Manchester bridge back broken under aggregates train

Simon Walton
September 9, 2024
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One Manchester bridge is being replaced, while another has shattered under a freight train. Railway neighbours reported the sound of a building collapsing and fixtures…

Enjoy a day out by train to the Yorkshire Dales

Guest authors
June 6, 2024
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Train operator Northern has announced a new Saturday service from Rochdale to Ribblehead for people who wish to explore the Yorkshire Dales.

Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to pass through Manchester and Newcastle this Friday

Guest authors
April 4, 2024
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Streamlined steam loco set to move to Newcastle ahead of railtour

Manchester needs more rail freight to move construction materials

Simon Walton
January 5, 2024
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A new report sets out the economic and environmental case for more rail freight into Greater Manchester. The metropolitan area around Manchester is experiencing a significant construction boom, and the vital part played by rail freight has been recognised in a joint report from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and the Rail Freight Group (RFG), […]