North West & Central news
Autumn leaf blasting trains now keeping North West rail routes clear
A fleet of ‘leaf-busting’ trains are now blasting leaves off the line to help keep rail passengers and freight moving across the North West this autumn.
Bird's eye footage shows work to prepare Aylesbury’s railway for HS2
Network Rail has released spectacular aerial video footage of work to realign almost 2km of track between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough stations which will allow HS2 to build new high-speed lines beneath the existing railway network.
Railways go back to the future with landmark partnership
A first-of-its-kind partnership between the Severn Valley Railway and Network Rail has been set up, signalling the start of an innovative relationship between the past and present railway.
World’s oldest railway viaduct gets repairs ahead of 200th anniversary
Work is well underway to improve passenger and freight journeys between Manchester and Liverpool over the world’s first railway viaduct.
More chances to see iconic pumping station after huge demand for tours
One hundred lucky members of the public got the chance to tour one of Birkenhead’s most iconic landmarks over the weekend after Network Rail organised rare access.
Passengers thanked after rail freight interchange connected to main line
Rail passengers are being thanked after major work to connect a new rail to road freight interchange with the West Coast main line.
Further upgrades to Bakerloo line and London Overground complete
Passengers are now benefiting from major improvements to the Bakerloo line and London Overground which will provide more reliable journeys between London Euston and Watford Junction in the future.
Bank holiday upgrades complete between London and Manchester
Network Rail has completed a range of essential upgrades to the railway between London Euston, the Midlands, and North West over the August bank holiday.
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