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West Coast Main Line disruption after lightning storms overnight
Passengers using the West Coast Main Line are being warned of disruption after signalling systems stopped working during thunderstorms overnight.
Major accessibility upgrade at Yorkshire three-peaks station complete
Passengers at Horton-in-Ribblesdale station will now benefit from step-free access to both platforms after a major accessibility and safety upgrade.
Survey finds North West adults underestimate level crossing risks
New figures show people in the North West have a dangerous overconfidence surrounding the risks when using railway level crossings.
Rail passengers thanked after Lancashire’s power line renewals
West Coast Main Line passengers are being thanked for their patience after improvements to the overhead power systems for trains this April.
Manchester Piccadilly trains running after urgent overhead wire repairs
Rail services have resumed into Manchester Piccadilly after urgent repairs to the overhead lines which power trains.
Travel advice during urgent repairs to Manchester Piccadilly overhead wires
Rail passengers have been warned to plan ahead as work continues to repair damaged overhead wires close to Manchester Piccadilly station.
Liverpool Lime Street's top travel tips for Grand National racegoers
Rail passengers travelling to Liverpool Lime Street and Aintree for the Grand National 2026 are being given top tips to help them get off to a winning start as the world-famous horse racing festival returns today.
Footage released of major North West railway upgrades this Easter
Drone and trackside footage has been released showing multi-million-pound projects which took place over the Easter weekend to improve rail journeys across the North West.
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