North West & Central news
Piccadilly passengers’ advice ahead of major Manchester weekend events
Parklife, Soccer Aid and gig goers travelling through Manchester Piccadilly are advised to plan ahead this weekend.
Picture perfect Peak District viaduct to get £7.5m renewal
An iconic railway viaduct which is crucial to the Peak District quarrying industry is getting a multi-million-pound upgrade this summer.
Railway 200: touring exhibition train comes to the North West this November
Bookings have opened for visits to Blackpool North this Autumn to see the unique exhibition train, part of a national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway called Railway 200.
Level crossing safety improvements reduces anti-social behaviour
A Worcestershire level crossing has seen less deliberate misuse and less anti-social behaviour following work to make it safer.
Student artwork celebrating Railway 200 unveiled at Birmingham New Street
A collection of specially created drawings connecting the railway with some of Birmingham's most famous names has been unveiled.
First electric train runs between Wigan and Bolton during overnight tests
The first train powered by newly installed overhead electric lines has run between Wigan and Bolton after £100m of government investment to improve future railway journeys across the North West.
Ten weeks until roundabout and railway bridge replaced in Stockport
Rail passengers are being advised of major work to rebuild a railway bridge in Stockport which will see a three-week closure of the Manchester spur of the West Coast Main Line this summer.
Lucky man reunited with wedding ring after its 'slow motion' drop onto railway
A 'happy and relieved' husband has been reunited with his priceless wedding ring after losing it on the railway - a week before his first wedding anniversary.
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