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Laser and drone technology recreates Victorian viaduct like never before
Laser scanners and drones have been used to map every inch of the iconic Whalley railway viaduct in Lancashire to secure its future for passengers and freight.
Better platforms for passengers at Carlisle station after £6.5m overhaul
Passengers in Cumbria are benefiting from newly resurfaced platforms at Carlisle station.
Railway restoration for historic Grade II listed Cheshire signal box
A Grade II listed signal box in Cheshire has been refurbished to improve future rail journeys for passengers and freight.
Victorian viaduct river erosion work restarts after major storms
Urgent repairs to a Victorian railway viaduct over the River Tame in Greater Manchester have restarted after three major storms forced Network Rail engineers to down tools.
Sniffer dogs join fight against North West railway metal thieves
Specially trained sniffer dogs are now being used to track down metal thieves who cause major delays to passengers and freight on North West rail routes.
Passengers warned of further rail disruption from Storm Franklin
Rail passengers are being warned that the third major storm in just five days is set to bring further travel disruption across the North West.
Preston station closed to passengers due to Storm Eunice
Gale force winds from Storm Eunice have closed Preston station to passengers for safety reasons.
Storm Eunice: rail travel warning for North West passengers
- Rail companies in Network Rail's North West route recommend people do not travel on Friday.
- Rail staff have worked flat out to get the West Coast main line and North West routes clear after Storm Dudley.
- Trees fell onto the overhead wires which power trains in Cumbria, Lancashire, Manchester and Cheshire.
- Storm Eunice is on its way and speed restrictions will be in place for trains across the entire country on Friday 18 February.
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