North West & Central news
Up, up and away: Easter lift for Warrington Bank Quay bridges
A giant crane will be used to upgrade bridges around Warrington Bank Quay station this Easter to make future rail journeys more reliable for passengers and freight.
Super-fast Northampton railway upgrades complete for passengers
A year’s worth of work to upgrade the railway in Northampton has been completed in just five days by Network Rail.
Signalling upgrade sees Birmingham New Street platform changes
Passengers at Birmingham New Street are being urged to check their platforms throughout 2021 while major signalling upgrades take place to improve future journeys.
‘Jumbo’ freight train first for West Coast main line
The heaviest freight train ever to run on the West Coast main line has made its debut journey from the Peak District to London with essential construction materials.
Problem flooding probe for railway and residents in Lancashire
A detailed study will start in May to find out why railway lines and people’s homes keep flooding in Lancashire.
Super-fast work to improve West Coast main line journeys
Train journeys are being made more reliable on the West Coast main line thanks to major work to upgrade drainage, track and signalling equipment in North London.
Latest on repair plan to get Kirkby station reopen for passengers
Work is taking place to get Kirkby station in Liverpool reopened to passengers as soon as possible after an incident involving a Merseyrail train.
Major section of Chiltern main line secured from landslips
Earth beside the Chiltern main line in Warwickshire has been secured from landslips to provide more reliable journeys for passengers.
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