North West & Central news
Helicopters help railway engineers going 'down under' in the Peak District
In a rare move construction materials have been airlifted into position by helicopter for essential repairs to a ventilation shaft in one of the deepest railway tunnels in Britain.
Drone footage shows picturesque rail route’s protection from landslips
Drone footage has been released showing how one of the country’s most picturesque rail routes has been protected from landslips to secure future journeys for passengers and freight.
One of the world's oldest railway tunnels gets some tender loving care
One of the world’s oldest railway tunnels is being made more reliable for passengers this autumn.
Huge demand for Birmingham New Street forgotten tunnel tour
Thirty lucky members of the public are being given tours of a forgotten underground tunnel at Birmingham New Street station as part of Birmingham Heritage Week.
Grade II listed Lancaster station footbridge restored for passengers
Passengers can now enjoy a completely restored Grade II listed railway footbridge at Lancaster station.
Engineers race to fix 25,000-volt overhead cables on Cross City line
Passengers are being warned of disruption between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley after overhead power cables were damaged on the northern section of the Cross City line.
Advance notice to passengers about Manchester Piccadilly lift work
Passengers are being advised about future work to replace the lift giving access to platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly station.
'Spider' excavators move the earth to protect key Midlands rail route
Work is now complete to protect the West Coast main line from landslips to provide more reliable journeys for rail passengers between Wolverhampton and Stafford.
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