North West & Central news
Major milestone for East West Rail scheme as contracts awarded for Oxford, Milton Keynes and Bedford link
A rail link connecting Oxford with Cambridge and Ipswich has moved a step closer to reality with Network Rail's appointment of partners to deliver the next phase of the East-West Rail scheme.
Landslips and flooding on Carlisle to Workington line with more bad weather on the way
Network Rail's orange army was today working to reopen the railway between Workington and Carlisle after heavy rain caused flooding and landslips overnight (Thursday).
Manchester to Stalybridge electrification one step closer as Ashton-under-Lyne bridge rebuild completes over three weeks early
Faster, more frequent train services for the north-west are a step closer after Network Rail completed work to rebuild a railway bridge in Ashton-under-Lyne more than three weeks ahead of schedule.
Apology to passengers affected by disruption between Blackburn and Clitheroe
Network Rail has apologised to Northern Rail passengers after they faced delays this morning (30 November) following a points failure between Blackburn and Clitheroe.
Better services for rail passengers between Crewe and Shrewsbury as £25m railway upgrade takes place
Rail passengers travelling between Crewe and Shrewsbury can look forward to more reliable rail services as Network Rail invests £25m to modernise signalling as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan.
Passengers advised to plan their travel as Manchester gears up for Christmas crowds
With Manchester’s famous Christmas market underway and the number of visitors to the city set to increase over the festive season, Network Rail is urging passengers to plan their journeys and allow more time to catch their trains at Manchester’s stations.
Passengers advised to plan their travel as Birmingham gears up for Christmas crowds
With Birmingham’s famous Christmas market underway and the number of visitors to the city set to increase over the festive season, passengers are being urged by Network Rail to plan their journeys and allow more time to catch their trains at Birmingham New Street station.
Carlisle station to benefit from £14m investment
Network Rail is to spend £14.7m replacing the roof of Carlisle station and rebuilding all eight platforms.
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