North West & Central news
Network Rail clears Old Oak Common ‘super-hub’ station site
Complex work is underway to decommission railway lines and train depots to make way for a billion pound rail interchange at Old Oak Common.
Britain’s shortest branch line gets superfast upgrade
Journeys on Stourbridge’s unique 'people mover' will soon be much smoother for passengers after a week-long upgrade of its railway line.
Water damaged lifts to be repaired at Wigan North Western station
Passengers are being advised about urgent repairs to Wigan North Western station’s lifts after they were damaged by Storm Christoph.
Cat avoids train surfing hitch hike from London Euston to Manchester
A cat had a lucky escape at London Euston station after it was spotted on the roof of an Avanti West Coast train which was about to speed to Manchester.
Railway track repairs divert trains on West Coast main line
Passengers making essential journeys are being advised to check before travelling as railway engineers work to fix a track fault near Milton Keynes.
Millions invested into Chiltern main line railway improvements
Almost 2.5km of railway track is being replaced along the Chiltern main line as the rail industry works together to build back better after the coronavirus pandemic.
Historic station luggage bridge gets identical replica replacement
An historic luggage bridge which was removed from Worcester Shrub Hill station last year will soon be replaced with an identical-looking replica built with stronger modern materials.
Euston station trials bacteria busting ultra-violet technology
Escalator handrails are being cleaned using ultra-violet light at London Euston station in a new trial to keep passengers protected from harmful germs.
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