North West & Central news
Midlands home to Britain’s three most bashed rail bridges as drivers urged to 'wise up and size up'
New figures show three railway bridges in the Midlands have topped the list for the most bashed in Britain in 2020.
Passengers thanked as lift upgrade completed at Tamworth station
Passengers are being thanked for their patience after a major overhaul to Tamworth station’s lifts.
Passengers reminded of railway closure this weekend for High Peak rail bridge upgrades
Passengers and residents in Whaley Bridge are being advised about changes to rail journeys and road closures on the 7 and 8 of November during essential upgrade work to two railway bridges.
Railway reopens for passengers in Calderdale after historic viaduct work
Passengers are being thanked after a nine-day railway closure for the restoration of a historic railway viaduct in Calderdale designed by railway pioneer George Stephenson.
Passengers thanked as Settle to Carlisle line reopens after bridge upgrades
Passengers are being thanked for their patience after work to replace two bridges on the Settle to Carlisle line in North Yorkshire.
Passengers warned of West Coast main line disruption due to heavy rain today
- Safety speed limits will be imposed on trains in Lancashire and Cumbria
- Passengers should check before travelling with journeys on the West Coast main line taking longer
- Ensuring the safety of passengers and railway staff is Network Rail's priority
Scrap dealers targeted as railway metal thefts cost taxpayers £1.7m and disrupts passengers
Scrap yards across the West Midlands and Warwickshire are being visited by Network Rail and the British Transport Police to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal.
Passengers reminded of railway closure next weekend for High Peak rail bridge upgrades
Passengers and residents in Whaley Bridge are being advised about changes to rail journeys and road closures on the 7 and 8 of November during essential upgrade work to two railway bridges.
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