North West & Central news
Railway neighbours invited to find out more about upgrades between Preston and Blackpool
Residents living near the railway between Preston and Blackpool North are invited to a series of drop-in events over the next month to find out more about the next phase of upgrade work.
Residents invited to find out more about Ashton-under-Lyne station closure
Tameside residents can find out more about the three week closure of Ashton-under-Lyne station at a public drop-in session tomorrow (Tuesday 24 July).
Fisherman’s Path crossing closed after cyclist was nearly hit by a train
Fisherman’s Path footpath crossing near Formby has been locked out of use after an emergency closure was requested by Network Rail and granted by Sefton Council.
Lichfield MP goes trackside with Network Rail and London Midland
The MP for Lichfield, Michael Fabricant, met with Network Rail and London Midland today (Friday 14 July) to see first-hand how the railway in his constituency is run and maintained.
Level crossings to close as part of Walsall to Rugeley electrification
Three level crossings between Walsall and Rugeley will close for up to six months while Network Rail carries out electrification and upgrade work on the Chase line.
Better journeys ahead as the Ordsall Chord reaches its final stages
Work on the Ordsall Chord, which will improve passenger journeys and rail travel across the north, is entering its final phase as it moves towards completion in December 2017.
Network Rail breathes new life into West Yorkshire viaduct
Work has started to repair and strengthen the Grade II listed Lydgate viaduct in Calderdale so trains can continue to run safely between Todmorden and Burnley.
Ashton-under-Lyne station closed for three weeks for railway upgrade
Ashton-under-Lyne station is now closed until Sunday 31 July while work takes place to provide better journeys between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge.
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