North West & Central news
Space-age laser and plasma train trials zap autumn leaves off the line
Space-age technology using lasers and plasma jets are being trialled as a more sustainable way to vaporise autumn leaves from railway lines and minimise passenger delays in the future.
Update on disruption for passengers after Carlisle freight train derailment
Railway engineers have been inspecting the damage caused after a freight train carrying cement derailed in Carlisle.
Passengers warned of major disruption between Carlisle and Newcastle
Rail passengers are being warned of major disruption between Carlisle and Newcastle after an incident involving a freight train.
Passengers thanked after overnight emergency track repairs in Huyton
The railway between Huyton and St Helens has reopened after emergency track repairs overnight.
Trent Valley line half-term holiday railway upgrade starts this weekend
Rail passengers are being advised of changes to journeys over nine days in October during major Trent Valley line upgrade work.
Engineers build ‘dance floor’ to fix Merseyrail underground tunnel
Railway engineers are using 21st century technology to fix an underground tunnel in Liverpool city centre while causing zero disruption to passengers.
Passengers thanked after West Coast main line track upgrade
Major work on the West Coast main line to keep trains running at full speed between Coventry and Birmingham International is now complete.
Severely limited trains at Birmingham New Street during RMT strike
- Passengers should only travel if absolutely necessary during RMT strike action this Saturday 8 October
- A special timetable will be in place with only nine departures per hour from Birmingham New Street
- Many routes have no trains at all - those which do run will start later from 7:30am and finish by 6.30pm
- Passengers are reminded to plan ahead using National Rail Enquiries and to expect disruption
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