North West & Central news
Float-away helium balloon delays trains in Manchester
A helium balloon has caused delays to rail passengers after it got tangled in 25,000-volt overhead electric cables which power trains in Manchester city centre.
Leaf busting trains now out 24 hours a day on Midlands rail routes
A special fleet of ‘leaf-busting’ trains have started blasting leaves off the line to help keep passengers and freight moving across the West Midlands and Chiltern main line this autumn.
Leaf blasting trains start clearing rail routes across North West
A fleet of ‘leaf-busting’ trains have started blasting leaves off the line to help keep passengers and freight moving across the North West this autumn.
Rail and road workers join forces against motorway graffiti blight
Illegal graffiti vandals are being dealt a double blow as Network Rail and National Highways join forces to fight the blight on rail and road networks.
Abnormal load - video shows railway bridges driving through town centre
Impressive time-lapse video has been released showing railway bridges driving through the streets of Warrington as part of major work to improve journeys for rail passengers and freight.
Birmingham New Street prepares for Pride and passengers aplenty
Rail passengers are advised to prepare for a busy weekend at Birmingham New Street station as the Midlands' largest Pride festival returns.
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.
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