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West Coast main line passengers asked to plan ahead when travelling over Christmas
- Passengers using the West Coast main line between Crewe and London Euston should plan ahead if using the railway during the government’s Christmas travel window between 23 and 27 December
- People should reserve seats on long distance trains, travel at quieter times and follow all safety advice to stop the spread of coronavirus
- Railway improvement work is taking place to improve future journeys on one of Europe’s busiest mixed-use passenger and freight routes
North West passengers asked to plan ahead when travelling over Christmas
- Passengers in Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cumbria should plan ahead if using the railway during the government’s Christmas travel window between 23 and 27 December
- People should reserve seats on long distance trains, travel at quieter times and follow all safety advice to stop the spread of coronavirus
- Railway upgrades in the North West over Christmas include new track, overhead electric lines and bridge work to improve future journeys for passengers
West Midlands and Chiltern passengers asked to plan ahead when travelling over Christmas
- Chiltern main line and West Midlands passengers should plan ahead if using the railway during the government’s Christmas travel window between 23 and 27 December
- People should reserve seats on long distance trains, travel at quieter times and follow all safety advice to stop the spread of coronavirus
- Railway improvements include ongoing work at Birmingham New Street station as part of major signalling upgrade on 25 and 26 December
Birmingham New Street’s Christmas Eve meal returns as take-away for 2020
Birmingham New Street’s highly successful Christmas Eve meal for the city’s homeless is returning this year – but with a difference.
Passengers to benefit from new lifts at Macclesfield station
Passengers are being advised about upcoming work to replace lifts at Macclesfield station.
Laser and drone technology recreates Ribblehead viaduct like never before
Laser scanners and drones have been used to map every inch of the iconic Ribblehead viaduct as part of a major restoration project to secure its future for passengers and tourists.
GoPro brainwave keeps passengers moving and railway workers safe
Passengers were kept safely on the move over a track fault thanks to innovative use of a GoPro camera by Network Rail workers.
Passengers and road users reminded of Blackburn level crossing work this weekend
Passengers and road users are being reminded of essential upgrades to railway track and at a level-crossing in Lancashire starting this weekend.
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