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The railway between Carlisle and Lancaster and in Crewe has reopened for passengers and freight today after major improvement work over the Easter bank holiday.

Rail passengers travelling in the North West this Easter are being reminded to check before they travel while major railway upgrades take place to improve future journeys.

Railway engineers are reaching the final phase of a major project to improve passenger journeys and safety for road users through Whaley Bridge in the High Peak.

Rail passengers travelling in the North West this Easter are being advised to check before they travel while major railway upgrades take place to improve future journeys.

Station platform canopies are being renovated at Lancaster to improve passenger journeys on the West Coast main line.

• Passengers advised not to get caught out by RMT strike action by train operating staff
• Liverpool Lime Street station will close early at 7pm on strike days this week
• Advice is to check before travelling by using National Rail Enquiries

Railway workers are out in force clearing deep snow which has closed two rail routes in the Peak District.

Rail passengers are being advised to check before they travel during heavy snowfall in parts of the North West.