North West & Central news
Longer trains, new track, upgraded stations - planning for future demand for rail travel in the West Midlands and Chilterns
Longer trains and platforms, more services and upgraded stations are among the steps proposed to meet a forecast 49% increase in demand for rail travel in the West Midlands and Chilterns regions over the next seven years.
£750m Birmingham New Street station redevelopment reaps rewards as passenger satisfaction continues to improve
Passengers using the redeveloped Birmingham New Street are even happier with their station experience according to the latest National Rail Passenger Survey.
Final platform upgrade at Moorfields station to be completed next month
The refurbishment of the third and final platform at Moorfields, part of a £12m upgrade of the station, is due to be completed next month.
Railway line between Manchester and Buxton opens after landslip
The railway between Manchester and Buxton has reopened less than two weeks after a landslip closed the line at Middlewood.
Essential work starts on railway track near Dorridge
Network Rail is advising Dorridge residents of essential railway investment which will take place near their homes over the summer.
Railway between Manchester and Buxton expected to reopen this weekend
Emergency work to repair the railway between Buxton and Hazel Grove is due to be completed this week so train services can resume on Saturday.
Section of Manchester ring road to close this weekend as part of ongoing Ordsall Chord railway upgrade work
A number of railway arches which make up a disused section of railway will be removed this weekend as work continues to build the Ordsall Chord.
Emergency work underway to repair the railway between Buxton and Manchester
Network Rail is carrying out emergency work to repair the railway between Buxton and Hazel Grove after heavy rain last weekend caused significant damage to the track and embankment.
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