North West & Central: North West news
Historic signal box restoration on picturesque Settle to Carlisle line
A Grade II listed signal box on one of the country’s most picturesque rail routes is being refurbished to improve future journeys for passengers and freight.
Port of Workington railway bridge reopens to motorists
A new railway bridge has reopened to motorists in Cumbria after a major upgrade at the Port of Workington.
Float-away helium party balloon delays trains to Liverpool
A helium balloon has caused delays to rail passengers after it got tangled in 25,000-volt overhead electric cables which power trains on Merseyside.
Snakes on a plain: track workers protect reptiles’ railway residence
Network Rail is helping to protect snakes and lizards which have made the railway their home in Cumbria.
Before and after video shows historic Calder Valley viaduct restored
A 181-year-old viaduct designed by railway pioneer George Stephenson has been painstakingly restored to improve passenger journeys in the Calder Valley.
Cheshire graffiti hotspot tackled by rail workers
Unsightly graffiti on the railway in Widnes has been tackled as part of wider community clean up in Cheshire.
Public invited to learn more about Warrington rail bridge upgrades
Passengers and residents in Warrington are being informed about work to upgrade two railway bridges later this year.
More space for trains and passengers at Ribble Valley line station
Work to extend platforms at Ramsgreave & Wilpshire station in Blackburn is now complete meaning more space for trains and passengers.
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